region May 2015

Kesennuma earthquakes in May 2015

Earthquake archive for Kesennuma in May 2015: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.8
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
39.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
12 May 2015

Kesennuma, Japan

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
21:12:58
Coordinates
38.906, 142.032
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2015, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Kesennuma. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 6.8, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 35.0 to 48.3 km, averaging 39.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 8, 2015 to Saturday, May 16, 2015 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.8 35.0 km
Kesennuma, Japan
12 May 2015 21:12:58 UTC
4.2 48.3 km
Kesennuma, Japan
16 May 2015 20:39:49 UTC
4.1 36.2 km
Kesennuma, Japan
08 May 2015 06:29:18 UTC