country April 1961

Japan earthquakes in April 1961

Earthquake archive for Japan in April 1961: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.0

Strongest magnitude

5.9

Average magnitude

36.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.0

26 Apr 1961

Nemuro, Japan

Depth

37.7 km

UTC

07:39:01

Coordinates

44.541, 150.189

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During April 1961, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 53.2 km, averaging 36.8 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, April 19, 1961 to Sunday, April 30, 1961 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list