| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.587, 137.122 |
| UTC time | 1945-05-27 21:38:11.660 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 27, 1945 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 27, 1945 at 21:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shima (Japan - JP), about 87.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.122 and latitude 33.587.
| Location | Shima |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1945-05-27
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