Earthquakes in October 1961
6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Talcahuano, Biobio
20 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 150 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
20 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Teluk Dalam, North Sumatra
29 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Tahuna, North Sulawesi
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - Scotia Sea
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands
20 km deep
Major