3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1978
Aomori earthquakes in May 1978
Earthquake archive for Aomori in May 1978: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
25.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
16 May 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1978, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Aomori. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 21.0 to 32.0 km, averaging 25.3 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 16, 1978 to Monday, May 29, 1978 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list