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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1931
Japan earthquakes in August 1931
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1931: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
17 Aug 1931
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1931, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 17, 1931 to Tuesday, August 18, 1931 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list