country October 1928

Japan earthquakes in October 1928

Earthquake archive for Japan in October 1928: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
28.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
20 Oct 1928

Amami, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
12:46:40
Coordinates
29.077, 129.802
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During October 1928, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.5, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 28.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, October 1, 1928 to Wednesday, October 31, 1928 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.5 35.0 km
Amami, Japan
20 Oct 1928 12:46:40 UTC
6.1 15.0 km
Nemuro, Japan
31 Oct 1928 20:04:24 UTC
5.6 35.0 km
Sapporo, Japan
01 Oct 1928 12:49:17 UTC