country August 1961

Japan earthquakes in August 1961

Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1961: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

7.0

Strongest magnitude

6.2

Average magnitude

26.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

7.0

11 Aug 1961

Nemuro, Japan

Depth

43.9 km

UTC

15:51:36

Coordinates

43.056, 145.101

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1961, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 7.0, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 43.9 km, averaging 26.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 11, 1961 to Monday, August 21, 1961 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list