3
Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1942
Japan earthquakes in August 1942
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1942: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
22 Aug 1942
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1942, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.3, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 8, 1942 to Tuesday, August 25, 1942 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list