region May 1997

Chiba earthquakes in May 1997

Earthquake archive for Chiba in May 1997: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

66.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

24 May 1997

Chiba, Japan

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

05:15:39

Coordinates

33.565, 142.017

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1997, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chiba. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.3, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 100.0 km, averaging 66.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 24, 1997 to Monday, May 26, 1997 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 33.0 km

Chiba, Japan

24 May 1997 05:15:39 UTC

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4.4 100.0 km

Chiba, Japan

26 May 1997 05:33:33 UTC