country May 1906

Japan earthquakes in May 1906

Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1906: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
30.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
02 May 1906

Miyakojima, Japan

Depth
25.0 km
UTC
01:13:38
Coordinates
25.361, 124.680
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1906, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.0 to 6.5, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 25.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 30.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 2, 1906 to Friday, May 4, 1906 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.5 25.0 km
Miyakojima, Japan
02 May 1906 01:13:38 UTC
6.0 35.0 km
Minamiawaji, Japan
04 May 1906 23:09:07 UTC