country July 1960

Japan earthquakes in July 1960

Earthquake archive for Japan in July 1960: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.8
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
42.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
29 Jul 1960

Hachinohe, Japan

Depth
53.4 km
UTC
17:31:44
Coordinates
40.341, 142.335
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During July 1960, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.8, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 60.0 km, averaging 42.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, July 8, 1960 to Friday, July 29, 1960 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.8 53.4 km
Hachinohe, Japan
29 Jul 1960 17:31:44 UTC
5.9 15.0 km
Miyakojima, Japan
09 Jul 1960 00:42:34 UTC
5.5 60.0 km
Ibusuki, Japan
08 Jul 1960 12:51:27 UTC