| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.591, 141.367 |
| UTC time | 1920-12-19 20:10:53.510 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 19, 1920 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, December 19, 1920 at 20:10 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minami-Sōma (Japan - JP), about 34.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.367 and latitude 37.591.
| Location | Minami-Sōma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1920-12-19
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