3
Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1938
Japan earthquakes in May 1938
Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1938: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.7
Strongest magnitude
6.4
Average magnitude
23.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.7
23 May 1938
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1938, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 7.7, with an average of 6.4; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 23.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 2, 1938 to Monday, May 23, 1938 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list