Earthquakes in August 1940
8 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.5
M7.5 earthquake - 137 km WSW of Rishiri Town, Japan
15 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake - 203 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska
15 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake near Hiratachō, Shimane
10 km deep
Extreme - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain Province
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 136 km SW of Asau, Samoa
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 219 km N of Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 106 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Yingkou, Liaoning
15 km deep
Major