2
Recorded earthquakes
country
April 1956
Japan earthquakes in April 1956
Earthquake archive for Japan in April 1956: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
35.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
23 Apr 1956
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1956, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.2, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.4 km, averaging 35.2 km. Activity extended from Monday, April 23, 1956 to Thursday, April 26, 1956 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list