5
Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1966
Japan earthquakes in August 1966
Earthquake archive for Japan in August 1966: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
40.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
20 Aug 1966
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1966, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 5.8, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 6.0 to 159.4 km, averaging 40.6 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 2, 1966 to Sunday, August 28, 1966 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list