| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.809, 149.969 |
| UTC time | 1937-05-09 14:46:48.490 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 9, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 9, 1937 at 14:46 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 388.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.969 and latitude 44.809.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1937-05-09
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