city 1972

Kesennuma earthquakes in 1972

Earthquake archive for Kesennuma in 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
52.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
04 Jul 1972

Ishinomaki, Japan

Depth
44.6 km
UTC
01:04:36
Coordinates
38.527, 142.105
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Kesennuma. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 5.7, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 44.6 to 60.1 km, averaging 52.4 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, July 4, 1972 to Monday, September 25, 1972 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.7 44.6 km
Ishinomaki, Japan
04 Jul 1972 01:04:36 UTC
5.4 60.1 km
Ishinomaki, Japan
25 Sep 1972 09:27:35 UTC