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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1916
Japan earthquakes in August 1916
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1916: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.4
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.4
27 Aug 1916
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1916, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 6.4, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 8, 1916 to Sunday, August 27, 1916 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list