region 1970

Chiba earthquakes in 1970

Earthquake archive for Chiba in 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
18.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
16 Apr 1970

Chiba, Japan

Depth
22.1 km
UTC
01:55:56
Coordinates
34.521, 141.707
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chiba. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.0, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 22.1 km, averaging 18.6 km. Activity extended from Thursday, April 16, 1970 to Wednesday, August 26, 1970 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.0 22.1 km
Chiba, Japan
16 Apr 1970 01:55:56 UTC
5.6 15.0 km
Chiba, Japan
26 Aug 1970 20:54:40 UTC