1939 Chillán earthquake
The 1939 Chillán earthquake occurred in south-central Chile on 24 January with a surface wave magnitude of 8.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). With a death toll of around 28,000, compared to the 2,231–6,000 (official estimates vary greatly) of the Great Chilean earthquake of 1960, it is the single deadliest earthquake in Chile.
Chillán | |
| UTC time | 1939-01-25 03:32:14 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 901785 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | January 24, 1939 |
| Local time | 23:32 |
| Magnitude | 8.3 Ms |
| Depth | 60; 80–100 km |
| Epicenter | 36°12′00″S 72°12′00″W |
| Areas affected | Chillán, Chile |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | ~28,000 |
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