| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.520, 149.652 |
| UTC time | 1938-09-06 20:45:48.060 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 6, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, September 6, 1938 at 20:45 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 330.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.652 and latitude 43.520.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-09-06
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