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Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1963
Japan earthquakes in May 1963
Earthquake archive for Japan in May 1963: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
55.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
08 May 1963
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1963, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.3, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 46.5 to 64.0 km, averaging 55.3 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 8, 1963 to Friday, May 17, 1963 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list