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Miyako earthquakes in 1940

Earthquake archive for Miyako in 1940: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.4
Average magnitude
39.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
19 Nov 1940

Ōshū, Japan

Depth
44.2 km
UTC
15:01:43
Coordinates
38.960, 142.301
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1940, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Miyako. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.6, with an average of 6.4; depths ranged from 35.0 to 44.2 km, averaging 39.6 km. Activity extended from Friday, February 9, 1940 to Tuesday, November 19, 1940 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.6 44.2 km
Ōshū, Japan
19 Nov 1940 15:01:43 UTC
6.1 35.0 km
Hachinohe, Japan
09 Feb 1940 13:53:44 UTC