| Magnitude | 7.2 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.930, 139.637 |
| UTC time | 1939-05-01 05:58:29.860 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 1, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 1, 1939 at 05:58 UTC with a magnitude of 7.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Katagami (Japan - JP), about 31.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.637 and latitude 39.930.
| Location | Akita |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1939-05-01
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