country April 1938

Japan earthquakes in April 1938

Earthquake archive for Japan in April 1938: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.3

Strongest magnitude

6.1

Average magnitude

25.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.3

23 Apr 1938

Amami, Japan

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

00:27:53

Coordinates

27.938, 131.431

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During April 1938, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.3, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 2, 1938 to Monday, April 25, 1938 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.3 15.0 km

Amami, Japan

23 Apr 1938 00:27:53 UTC

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6.2 35.0 km

Abashiri, Japan

02 Apr 1938 07:30:07 UTC

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5.8 25.0 km

Iwaki, Japan

25 Apr 1938 14:45:06 UTC

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