| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.136, 148.985 |
| UTC time | 1958-12-15 11:46:26.870 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 15, 1958 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 15, 1958 at 11:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 288.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.985 and latitude 44.136.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1958-12-15
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