3
Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1937
Japan earthquakes in May 1937
Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1937: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.5
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
21.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
09 May 1937
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1937, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.5, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 21.7 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 9, 1937 to Thursday, May 27, 1937 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list