country May 1931

Japan earthquakes in May 1931

Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1931: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
13 May 1931

Nago, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
23:03:53
Coordinates
27.287, 128.590
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1931, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 6.0, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 11, 1931 to Thursday, May 14, 1931 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.0 35.0 km
Nago, Japan
13 May 1931 23:03:53 UTC
5.6 35.0 km
Hachinohe, Japan
14 May 1931 23:22:44 UTC
5.4 35.0 km
Iwaki, Japan
11 May 1931 18:26:35 UTC