| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 44.2 km |
| Coordinates | 38.960, 142.301 |
| UTC time | 1940-11-19 15:01:43.240 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 19, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, November 19, 1940 at 15:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 51.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.301 and latitude 38.960.
| Location | Ōshū |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-11-19
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