5
Recorded earthquakes
country
January 1968
Japan earthquakes in January 1968
Earthquake archive for Japan in January 1968: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.4
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
28.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.4
29 Jan 1968
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1968, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 6.0 to 7.4, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 10.3 to 42.9 km, averaging 28.8 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 7, 1968 to Tuesday, January 30, 1968 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list