region March 1972

Chiba earthquakes in March 1972

Earthquake archive for Chiba in March 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
39.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
18 Mar 1972

Chiba, Japan

Depth
37.9 km
UTC
23:17:41
Coordinates
33.565, 141.419
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During March 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chiba. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.9, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 37.9 to 41.3 km, averaging 39.6 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, March 14, 1972 to Saturday, March 18, 1972 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.9 37.9 km
Chiba, Japan
18 Mar 1972 23:17:41 UTC
5.6 41.3 km
Chiba, Japan
14 Mar 1972 00:47:15 UTC