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Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1962
Japan earthquakes in May 1962
Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1962: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
20.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
07 May 1962
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1962, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.5, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 20.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 5, 1962 to Monday, May 7, 1962 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list