| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.332, 149.455 |
| UTC time | 1937-02-21 15:05:22.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 21, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, February 21, 1937 at 15:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 314.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.455 and latitude 43.332.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1937-02-21
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