country May 1919

Japan earthquakes in May 1919

Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1919: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
7.7
Strongest magnitude
7.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.7
03 May 1919

Morioka, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
00:52:03
Coordinates
40.655, 145.626
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1919, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.2 to 7.7, with an average of 7.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 3, 1919 to Friday, May 16, 1919 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
7.7 15.0 km
Morioka, Japan
03 May 1919 00:52:03 UTC
6.2 15.0 km
Ishigaki, Japan
16 May 1919 01:00:07 UTC