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Recorded earthquakes
country
October 1938
Japan earthquakes in October 1938
Earthquake archive for Japan in October 1938: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.8
Strongest magnitude
6.5
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
12 Oct 1938
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1938, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.2 to 6.8, with an average of 6.5; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, October 12, 1938 to Saturday, October 29, 1938 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list