| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 60.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.766, 147.617 |
| UTC time | 1939-12-16 10:46:34.650 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 16, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, December 16, 1939 at 10:46 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 172.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.617 and latitude 43.766.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1939-12-16
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