country May 1955

Japan earthquakes in May 1955

Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1955: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.6

Strongest magnitude

6.1

Average magnitude

18.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.6

01 May 1955

Miyako, Japan

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

09:55:19

Coordinates

39.729, 143.741

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1955, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.6, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 18.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 1, 1955 to Wednesday, May 11, 1955 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.6 10.0 km

Miyako, Japan

01 May 1955 09:55:19 UTC

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6.2 10.0 km

Miyako, Japan

01 May 1955 13:58:45 UTC

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6.1 25.0 km

Morioka, Japan

03 May 1955 17:07:37 UTC

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6.1 20.0 km

Hachinohe, Japan

06 May 1955 00:04:36 UTC

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5.8 25.0 km

Kamisu, Japan

11 May 1955 15:48:58 UTC

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