country May 1926

Japan earthquakes in May 1926

Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1926: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
26 May 1926

Aomori, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
19:45:00
Coordinates
41.153, 142.944
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1926, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 22, 1926 to Wednesday, May 26, 1926 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 35.0 km
Aomori, Japan
26 May 1926 19:45:00 UTC
5.8 15.0 km
Kushiro, Japan
22 May 1926 07:38:28 UTC