| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 64.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.507, 142.153 |
| UTC time | 1963-05-17 12:09:08.820 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 17, 1963 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 17, 1963 at 12:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 81.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.153 and latitude 41.507.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1963-05-17
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