| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 262.6 km |
| Coordinates | 40.810, 138.618 |
| UTC time | 1954-07-09 18:28:53.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 9, 1954 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, July 9, 1954 at 18:28 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Noshiro (Japan - JP), about 136.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.618 and latitude 40.810.
| Location | Akita |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1954-07-09
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