country September 1938

Japan earthquakes in September 1938

Earthquake archive for Japan in September 1938: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.7

Strongest magnitude

6.1

Average magnitude

17.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.7

21 Sep 1938

Iwaki, Japan

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

18:51:58

Coordinates

36.453, 141.314

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1938, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.7, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, September 6, 1938 to Wednesday, September 21, 1938 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list