Earthquake details

Monday, May 16, 1927 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, May 16, 1927 at 12:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 504.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.366 and latitude 30.967.

Magnitude 6.2
Alert Severe
Depth 15.0 km
Coordinates 30.967, 142.366
UTC time 1927-05-16 12:01:11.120
Location Izu Islands
Country Japan region (JA)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1927-05-16

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