country June 1940

Japan earthquakes in June 1940

Earthquake archive for Japan in June 1940: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
12 Jun 1940

Kamisu, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
13:59:47
Coordinates
35.175, 141.238
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During June 1940, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.2, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, June 12, 1940 to Wednesday, June 12, 1940 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 15.0 km
Kamisu, Japan
12 Jun 1940 13:59:47 UTC
5.7 15.0 km
Nemuro, Japan
12 Jun 1940 05:37:18 UTC