5
Recorded earthquakes
country
January 1961
Japan earthquakes in January 1961
Earthquake archive for Japan in January 1961: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.2
Strongest magnitude
6.7
Average magnitude
30.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.2
16 Jan 1961
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1961, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 7.2, with an average of 6.7; depths ranged from 30.0 to 30.0 km, averaging 30.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, January 16, 1961 to Monday, January 16, 1961 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list