country January 1933

Japan earthquakes in January 1933

Earthquake archive for Japan in January 1933: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
21.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
07 Jan 1933

Hachinohe, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
04:06:44
Coordinates
40.570, 143.746
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1933, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.6, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 21.7 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 3, 1933 to Sunday, January 8, 1933 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.6 15.0 km
Hachinohe, Japan
07 Jan 1933 04:06:44 UTC
6.1 15.0 km
Kuji, Japan
03 Jan 1933 15:27:05 UTC
5.9 35.0 km
Miyako, Japan
08 Jan 1933 06:28:57 UTC