Earthquakes in May 1939
13 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.2
M7.2 earthquake - 92 km NNE of San Luis, Mexico
10 km deep
Extreme - 7.2
M7.2 earthquake near Oga, Akita
10 km deep
Extreme - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake near Ponta Delgada, Azores
10 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
35 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Oga, Akita
10 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - off the coast of Central America
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 128 km W of Adak, Alaska
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 108 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska
25 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Rosario, Calabarzon
10 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Kakching, Manipur
66 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Sentani, Papua
25 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan
25 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 36 km NNW of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia
15 km deep
Major