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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1938
Japan earthquakes in August 1938
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1938: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
41.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
18 Aug 1938
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1938, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.1, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 25.0 to 65.0 km, averaging 41.7 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 3, 1938 to Thursday, August 18, 1938 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list