country October 1968

Japan earthquakes in October 1968

Earthquake archive for Japan in October 1968: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.5

Strongest magnitude

5.9

Average magnitude

34.2 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.5

07 Oct 1968

Sapporo, Japan

Depth

49.5 km

UTC

20:49:05

Coordinates

41.976, 142.744

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During October 1968, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.5, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 14.0 to 50.0 km, averaging 34.2 km. Activity extended from Monday, October 7, 1968 to Monday, October 28, 1968 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list