country July 1947

Japan earthquakes in July 1947

Earthquake archive for Japan in July 1947: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
25.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
16 Jul 1947

Tanabe, Japan

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
19:20:40
Coordinates
33.425, 135.701
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During July 1947, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.2, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 36.1 km, averaging 25.6 km. Activity extended from Saturday, July 12, 1947 to Wednesday, July 16, 1947 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 15.0 km
Tanabe, Japan
16 Jul 1947 19:20:40 UTC
6.1 36.1 km
Nemuro, Japan
12 Jul 1947 01:58:56 UTC