Earthquakes in December 1940
6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.7
M7.7 earthquake - Mariana Islands region
15 km deep
Extreme - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 148 km SSW of Leava, Wallis and Futuna
15 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 210 km E of Amahai, Indonesia
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Rumphi, Northern Region
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 251 km E of Biak, Indonesia
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near San Felipe, Baja California
6 km deep
Major