| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.435, 143.847 |
| UTC time | 1942-08-08 00:20:19.750 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 8, 1942 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 8, 1942 at 00:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 74.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.847 and latitude 42.435.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1942-08-08
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