country February 1971

Japan earthquakes in February 1971

Earthquake archive for Japan in February 1971: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.8

Strongest magnitude

5.4

Average magnitude

34.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.8

27 Feb 1971

Hachinohe, Japan

Depth

27.8 km

UTC

16:32:50

Coordinates

40.708, 143.565

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During February 1971, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Japan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.8, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 17.8 to 70.0 km, averaging 34.8 km. Activity extended from Saturday, February 6, 1971 to Saturday, February 27, 1971 UTC.

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

Event list