| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 26.963, 141.251 |
| UTC time | 1937-08-09 12:37:32.490 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 9, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, August 9, 1937 at 12:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 898.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.251 and latitude 26.963.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1937-08-09
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