| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.912, 141.280 |
| UTC time | 1927-05-23 16:18:32.860 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 23, 1927 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 23, 1927 at 16:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Takizawa (Japan - JP), about 17.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.280 and latitude 39.912.
| Location | Takizawa |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1927-05-23
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