| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.877, 143.848 |
| UTC time | 1952-08-24 12:45:38.810 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 24, 1952 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Sunday, August 24, 1952 at 12:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 985.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.848 and latitude 23.877.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1952-08-24
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