| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.707, 140.024 |
| UTC time | 1956-02-14 00:52:55.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 14, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, February 14, 1956 at 00:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Narashino (Japan - JP), about 3.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.024 and latitude 35.707.
| Location | Chiba |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-02-14
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