| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.959, 136.974 |
| UTC time | 1944-12-12 10:25:11.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 12, 1944 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, December 12, 1944 at 10:25 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shima (Japan - JP), about 43.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 136.974 and latitude 33.959.
| Location | Shima |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1944-12-12
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