country November 1959

Japan earthquakes in November 1959

Earthquake archive for Japan in November 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
27.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
08 Nov 1959

Otaru, Japan

Depth
30.0 km
UTC
13:55:03
Coordinates
43.972, 140.743
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During November 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.5, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 25.0 to 30.0 km, averaging 27.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, November 8, 1959 to Saturday, November 28, 1959 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.5 30.0 km
Otaru, Japan
08 Nov 1959 13:55:03 UTC
5.8 25.0 km
Naha, Japan
28 Nov 1959 03:20:30 UTC