Earthquakes in February 1940
7 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - 201 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska
15 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Vallenar, Atacama
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Jayapura, Papua
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge
10 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Irákleion, Crete
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Kuji, Iwate
35 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 58 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska
45 km deep
Major