On 31 January 1906, a significant earthquake occurred in Ecuador and Colombia, with a magnitude of 8.8 and a depth of 20 km. This article provides an overview of the event, including its magnitude, depth, and historical data.
Event Details
The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8 and a depth of 20 km, according to the USGS Earthquake Catalog.
Historical Data
The earthquake occurred on 31 January 1906, and its impact was felt in both Ecuador and Colombia.
Image credits
- James St. John — Wikimedia Commons source — CC BY 4.0
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.