| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.022, 139.481 |
| UTC time | 1961-08-21 17:00:38.730 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 21, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, August 21, 1961 at 17:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsugaru (Japan - JP), about 81.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.481 and latitude 41.022.
| Location | Hirosaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-08-21
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