region May 1978

Chiba earthquakes in May 1978

Earthquake archive for Chiba in May 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

36.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

17 May 1978

Chiba, Japan

Depth

40.0 km

UTC

08:52:24

Coordinates

34.171, 141.425

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chiba. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.2, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 33.0 to 40.0 km, averaging 36.5 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 17, 1978 to Thursday, May 25, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 40.0 km

Chiba, Japan

17 May 1978 08:52:24 UTC

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4.3 33.0 km

Chiba, Japan

25 May 1978 10:43:26 UTC