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Kesennuma earthquakes in 1970

Earthquake archive for Kesennuma in 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.4
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
28.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.4
14 Sep 1970

Ishinomaki, Japan

Depth
45.2 km
UTC
09:44:55
Coordinates
38.774, 142.306
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Kesennuma. Magnitudes ranged from 6.2 to 6.4, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 11.9 to 45.2 km, averaging 28.6 km. Activity extended from Monday, September 14, 1970 to Friday, October 16, 1970 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.4 45.2 km
Ishinomaki, Japan
14 Sep 1970 09:44:55 UTC
6.2 11.9 km
Yokote, Japan
16 Oct 1970 05:26:13 UTC