| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.6 km |
| Coordinates | 28.370, 129.665 |
| UTC time | 1968-06-08 21:42:08.140 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 8, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, June 8, 1968 at 21:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Amami (Japan - JP), about 16.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.665 and latitude 28.370.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-06-08
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