| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.407, 149.291 |
| UTC time | 1958-12-08 12:08:28.210 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 8, 1958 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 8, 1958 at 12:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 321.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.291 and latitude 44.407.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1958-12-08
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