| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.816, 139.589 |
| UTC time | 1921-08-22 04:05:06.260 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 22, 1921 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, August 22, 1921 at 04:05 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asaka (Japan - JP), about 1.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.589 and latitude 35.816.
| Location | Saitama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1921-08-22
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