country August 1930

Japan earthquakes in August 1930

Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1930: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
17 Aug 1930

Mobara, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
09:28:32
Coordinates
35.236, 140.185
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1930, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.7, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 17, 1930 to Thursday, August 21, 1930 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.7 35.0 km
Mobara, Japan
17 Aug 1930 09:28:32 UTC
5.6 35.0 km
Hachinohe, Japan
21 Aug 1930 10:44:05 UTC