Earthquakes in September 1940

6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.

Events

6

Strongest

M6.8

southeast of the Loyalty Islands

Busiest day

19 Sep

2 events

Daily average

0.2

Events per day

Strongest earthquakes

6.8
M6.8 earthquake - southeast of the Loyalty Islands
31438 d ago15 km deep
Major
6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain Province
31445 d ago76 km deep
Major
6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Damxung, Tibet
31454 d ago15 km deep
Major
6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
31427 d ago85 km deep
Major
6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 166 km WSW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
31437 d ago35 km deep
Major
6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 191 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska
31449 d ago15 km deep
Major