| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 431.2 km |
| Coordinates | 29.270, 139.329 |
| UTC time | 1962-12-07 14:03:40.320 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 7, 1962 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, December 7, 1962 at 14:03 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 602.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.329 and latitude 29.270.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1962-12-07
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