country December 1937

Japan earthquakes in December 1937

Earthquake archive for Japan in December 1937: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
06 Dec 1937

Hitachi, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
04:34:18
Coordinates
35.684, 142.160
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1937, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.2 to 6.3, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, December 6, 1937 to Friday, December 10, 1937 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.3 15.0 km
Hitachi, Japan
06 Dec 1937 04:34:18 UTC
6.2 15.0 km
Sakura, Japan
10 Dec 1937 13:28:56 UTC