| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.233, 142.379 |
| UTC time | 1940-03-11 11:25:35.080 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 11, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, March 11, 1940 at 11:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 97.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.379 and latitude 41.233.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-03-11
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