country September 1927

Japan earthquakes in September 1927

Earthquake archive for Japan in September 1927: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
30 Sep 1927

Aomori, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
07:38:28
Coordinates
40.907, 142.982
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1927, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.3, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, September 17, 1927 to Friday, September 30, 1927 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.3 35.0 km
Aomori, Japan
30 Sep 1927 07:38:28 UTC
5.5 15.0 km
Ibusuki, Japan
17 Sep 1927 15:09:52 UTC