| Magnitude | 7.5 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 31.2 km |
| Coordinates | 32.479, 132.294 |
| UTC time | 1968-04-01 00:42:05.940 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 1, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, April 1, 1968 at 00:42 UTC with a magnitude of 7.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nobeoka (Japan - JP), about 60.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 132.294 and latitude 32.479.
| Location | Nobeoka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1968-04-01
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