QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/official19600522185602_30
USGS official19600522185602_30
22 May 1960, 19:56
38 km WNW of Traiguén, Chile
A magnitude 7.8 mw earthquake at 25 km depth.
Published location
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-38.061000, -73.039000
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Event ID
official19600522185602_30
Coordinates
-38.061, -73.039
Network
official
Significance
936