| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.875, 142.822 |
| UTC time | 1928-05-27 09:50:28.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 27, 1928 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 27, 1928 at 09:50 UTC with a magnitude of 7.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 79.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.822 and latitude 39.875.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1928-05-27
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