| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.849, 140.291 |
| UTC time | 1938-06-05 16:31:36.840 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, June 5, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, June 5, 1938 at 16:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Narita (Japan - JP), about 7.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.291 and latitude 35.849.
| Location | Yachiyo |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-06-05
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