| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 34.7 km |
| Coordinates | 39.707, 143.502 |
| UTC time | 1968-05-17 10:42:48.220 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 17, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 17, 1968 at 10:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 133.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.502 and latitude 39.707.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1968-05-17
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