| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.074, 143.941 |
| UTC time | 1931-03-12 20:58:44.780 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 12, 1931 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Thursday, March 12, 1931 at 20:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 895.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.941 and latitude 23.074.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1931-03-12
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