| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.995, 140.647 |
| UTC time | 1956-09-29 21:20:52.850 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 29, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, September 29, 1956 at 21:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shiroishi (Japan - JP), about 2.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.647 and latitude 37.995.
| Location | Date |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-09-29
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