| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.900, 147.738 |
| UTC time | 1938-12-19 18:23:46.680 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 19, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 19, 1938 at 18:23 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 185.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.738 and latitude 43.900.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1938-12-19
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