country December 1944

Japan earthquakes in December 1944

Earthquake archive for Japan in December 1944: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

8.1

Strongest magnitude

6.6

Average magnitude

21.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

8.1

07 Dec 1944

Matsusaka, Japan

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

04:35:45

Coordinates

33.730, 136.200

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1944, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 8.1, with an average of 6.6; depths ranged from 15.0 to 47.5 km, averaging 21.5 km. Activity extended from Thursday, December 7, 1944 to Sunday, December 17, 1944 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list