| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.059, 138.614 |
| UTC time | 1920-01-17 18:48:09.950 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 17, 1920 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, January 17, 1920 at 18:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Katagami (Japan - JP), about 119.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.614 and latitude 40.059.
| Location | Akita |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1920-01-17
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