| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.427, 142.316 |
| UTC time | 1939-06-16 21:32:48.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, June 16, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, June 16, 1939 at 21:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 983.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.316 and latitude 23.427.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-06-16
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