| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.482, 130.399 |
| UTC time | 1931-12-21 05:47:11.510 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 21, 1931 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 21, 1931 at 05:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Honmachi (Japan - JP), about 19.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.399 and latitude 32.482.
| Location | Honmachi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1931-12-21
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