Earthquakes in October 1940
13 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.2
M7.2 earthquake near Iquique, Tarapacá
35 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Ancud, Los Lagos Region
35 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake near Tejar, San José
35 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Târgu Secuiesc, Covasna County
130 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - Macquarie Island region
10 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Rāpar, Gujarat
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Iquique, Tarapacá
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Damxung, Tibet
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Vallenar, Atacama
45 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Melipilla, Santiago Metropolitan
45 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Tejar, San José
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Tejar, San José
15 km deep
Major