2
Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1959
Japan earthquakes in May 1959
Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
30.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
20 May 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 45.4 km, averaging 30.2 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 9, 1959 to Wednesday, May 20, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list