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Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1962
Japan earthquakes in August 1962
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1962: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
20.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
26 Aug 1962
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1962, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 30.0 km, averaging 20.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 26, 1962 to Wednesday, August 29, 1962 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list