| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.510, 140.499 |
| UTC time | 1928-05-20 16:29:07.930 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 20, 1928 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 20, 1928 at 16:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tōgane (Japan - JP), about 12.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.499 and latitude 35.510.
| Location | Mobara |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1928-05-20
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