| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.061, 138.992 |
| UTC time | 1966-05-14 17:03:55.880 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 14, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 14, 1966 at 17:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan - JP), about 92.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.992 and latitude 34.061.
| Location | Omaezaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-05-14
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