| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.539, 131.846 |
| UTC time | 1959-06-02 00:47:22.160 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 2, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, June 2, 1959 at 00:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nichinan (Japan - JP), about 46.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.846 and latitude 31.539.
| Location | Nichinan |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-06-02
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