Earthquakes in January 1938
10 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.9
M6.9 earthquake - Scotia Sea
10 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Kīhei, Hawaii
10 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
15 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Shirahama, Wakayama
25 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain Province
15 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca
25 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Bengkulu, Bengkulu
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Fiji region
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Nishinoomote, Kagoshima
25 km deep
Major