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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1956
Japan earthquakes in August 1956
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1956: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.4
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.4
12 Aug 1956
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1956, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.4, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 5, 1956 to Sunday, August 12, 1956 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list