Earthquakes in May 1946
8 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.1
M7.1 earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain Province
35 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake near Pariaman, West Sumatra
35 km deep
Extreme - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Wewak, East Sepik Province
25 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Le François, Martinique
30 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Crucecita, Oaxaca
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 172 km ESE of La Playa, Mexico
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 182 km SE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia
25 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 144 km ENE of Taltal, Chile
65 km deep
Major