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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1937
Japan earthquakes in August 1937
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1937: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
26 Aug 1937
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1937, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.3, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 3, 1937 to Thursday, August 26, 1937 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list