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Recorded earthquakes
country
January 1940
Japan earthquakes in January 1940
Earthquake archive for Japan in January 1940: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.7
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.7
26 Jan 1940
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1940, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.0 to 6.7, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 7, 1940 to Saturday, January 27, 1940 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list