3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1968
Morioka earthquakes in May 1968
Earthquake archive for Morioka in May 1968: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
40.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
16 May 1968
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1968, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Morioka. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.5, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 35.6 to 47.9 km, averaging 40.3 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 16, 1968 to Saturday, May 25, 1968 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list