| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.1 km |
| Coordinates | 30.053, 139.901 |
| UTC time | 1966-05-23 08:39:45.220 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 23, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, May 23, 1966 at 08:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 530.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.901 and latitude 30.053.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-05-23
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