| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.583, 138.376 |
| UTC time | 1959-09-23 22:23:11.500 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 23, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, September 23, 1959 at 22:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minamiarupusu (Japan - JP), about 8.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.376 and latitude 35.583.
| Location | Kofu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-09-23
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