| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 39.3 km |
| Coordinates | 41.666, 144.429 |
| UTC time | 1952-05-17 09:48:17.250 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 17, 1952 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 17, 1952 at 09:48 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 145.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.429 and latitude 41.666.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1952-05-17
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