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Japan earthquakes in 1920

Earthquake archive for Japan in 1920: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
21.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
19 Dec 1920

Minami-Sōma, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
20:10:53
Coordinates
37.591, 141.367
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1920, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.3, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 21.7 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 17, 1920 to Sunday, December 19, 1920 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.3 35.0 km
Minami-Sōma, Japan
19 Dec 1920 20:10:53 UTC
6.0 15.0 km
Himimachi, Japan
12 May 1920 21:53:16 UTC
5.9 15.0 km
Akita, Japan
17 Jan 1920 18:48:09 UTC