| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.319, 142.219 |
| UTC time | 1937-03-21 19:29:25.050 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 21, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, March 21, 1937 at 19:29 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 40.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.219 and latitude 40.319.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1937-03-21
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