| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 58.4 km |
| Coordinates | 42.309, 143.049 |
| UTC time | 1959-09-08 19:19:39.060 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 8, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, September 8, 1959 at 19:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 68.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.049 and latitude 42.309.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-09-08
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