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Hokota earthquakes in 1938

Earthquake archive for Hokota in 1938: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
7.7
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
27.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.7
23 May 1938

Iwaki, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
07:18:30
Coordinates
36.534, 141.459
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1938, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Hokota. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 7.7, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 27.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 23, 1938 to Wednesday, September 21, 1938 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

5
7.7 15.0 km
Iwaki, Japan
23 May 1938 07:18:30 UTC
6.7 15.0 km
Iwaki, Japan
21 Sep 1938 18:51:58 UTC
5.6 35.0 km
Iwaki, Japan
18 Jun 1938 00:43:14 UTC
5.5 35.0 km
Yachiyo, Japan
05 Jun 1938 16:31:36 UTC
5.5 35.0 km
Iwaki, Japan
03 Jun 1938 00:28:16 UTC