| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.911, 139.734 |
| UTC time | 1939-05-01 11:50:34.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 1, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 1, 1939 at 11:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Katagami (Japan - JP), about 22.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.734 and latitude 39.911.
| Location | Katagami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-05-01
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