Earthquakes in February 1960
6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Ambon, Maluku
35 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - Drake Passage
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
50 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 117 km SW of Adak, Alaska
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Kamaishi, Iwate
25 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - Easter Island region
15 km deep
Major