country January 1931

Japan earthquakes in January 1931

Earthquake archive for Japan in January 1931: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
15 Jan 1931

Naha, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
21:01:43
Coordinates
28.529, 127.069
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1931, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.6, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, January 15, 1931 to Wednesday, January 21, 1931 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.6 35.0 km
Naha, Japan
15 Jan 1931 21:01:43 UTC
5.7 35.0 km
Nemuro, Japan
21 Jan 1931 08:58:02 UTC