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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1945
Japan earthquakes in August 1945
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1945: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.5
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
14 Aug 1945
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1945, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.5 to 6.6, with an average of 6.5; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 14, 1945 to Tuesday, August 28, 1945 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list