country February 1954

Japan earthquakes in February 1954

Earthquake archive for Japan in February 1954: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
16.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
28 Feb 1954

Amami, Japan

Depth
20.0 km
UTC
00:55:28
Coordinates
27.179, 130.673
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During February 1954, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.5, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 16.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, February 22, 1954 to Sunday, February 28, 1954 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
6.5 20.0 km
Amami, Japan
28 Feb 1954 00:55:28 UTC
6.0 15.0 km
Chiba, Japan
22 Feb 1954 10:26:45 UTC
6.0 15.0 km
Chiba, Japan
22 Feb 1954 06:11:28 UTC
5.8 15.0 km
Mobara, Japan
25 Feb 1954 23:51:42 UTC