| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.855, 131.743 |
| UTC time | 1929-05-21 16:35:34.820 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 21, 1929 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, May 21, 1929 at 16:35 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyazaki (Japan - JP), about 31.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.743 and latitude 31.855.
| Location | Miyazaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1929-05-21
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