Earthquake details

Monday, February 16, 1931 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, February 16, 1931 at 18:48 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 75.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.008 and latitude 42.259.

Magnitude 6.3
Alert Severe
Depth 25.0 km
Coordinates 42.259, 143.008
UTC time 1931-02-16 18:48:38.320
Location Obihiro
Country Japan (JP)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1931-02-16

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