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Ishinomaki earthquakes in 1956

Earthquake archive for Ishinomaki in 1956: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
29 Sep 1956

Date, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
21:20:52
Coordinates
37.995, 140.647
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1956, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Ishinomaki. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 5.9, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, January 6, 1956 to Saturday, September 29, 1956 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.9 15.0 km
Date, Japan
29 Sep 1956 21:20:52 UTC
5.8 35.0 km
Ishinomaki, Japan
06 Jan 1956 22:25:05 UTC