| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.941, 138.913 |
| UTC time | 1956-08-12 16:59:38.630 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 12, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, August 12, 1956 at 16:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan - JP), about 97.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.913 and latitude 33.941.
| Location | Omaezaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1956-08-12
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