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Recorded earthquakes
country
October 1939
Japan earthquakes in October 1939
Earthquake archive for Japan in October 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.4
Strongest magnitude
6.6
Average magnitude
27.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.4
10 Oct 1939
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 7.4, with an average of 6.6; depths ranged from 20.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 27.5 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, October 10, 1939 to Sunday, October 22, 1939 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list