3
Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1945
Japan earthquakes in May 1945
Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1945: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
22.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
11 May 1945
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1945, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 38.3 km, averaging 22.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 11, 1945 to Thursday, May 31, 1945 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list