| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.587, 137.031 |
| UTC time | 1934-08-18 02:38:38.230 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 18, 1934 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 18, 1934 at 02:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minokamo (Japan - JP), about 11.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.031 and latitude 35.587.
| Location | Kakamigahara |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1934-08-18
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