| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.017, 146.088 |
| UTC time | 1937-01-29 17:25:24.750 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 29, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, January 29, 1937 at 17:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 758.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.088 and latitude 22.017.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1937-01-29
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