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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1954
Japan earthquakes in August 1954
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1954: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
49.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
30 Aug 1954
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1954, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 42.1 to 57.0 km, averaging 49.6 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 28, 1954 to Monday, August 30, 1954 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list