3
Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1961
Japan earthquakes in May 1961
Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1961: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
25.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
16 May 1961
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1961, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.0, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.2 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 7, 1961 to Friday, May 19, 1961 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list