country August 1923

Japan earthquakes in August 1923

Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1923: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.8
Strongest magnitude
6.6
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
12 Aug 1923

Naha, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
10:06:07
Coordinates
25.494, 129.031
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1923, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.4 to 6.8, with an average of 6.6; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 12, 1923 to Sunday, August 12, 1923 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.8 15.0 km
Naha, Japan
12 Aug 1923 10:06:07 UTC
6.4 15.0 km
Chiba, Japan
12 Aug 1923 06:10:10 UTC