| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.799, 131.311 |
| UTC time | 1933-09-15 16:19:39.670 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 15, 1933 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, September 15, 1933 at 16:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Amami (Japan - JP), about 189.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.311 and latitude 27.799.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1933-09-15
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