| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.753, 143.695 |
| UTC time | 1968-07-02 16:43:56.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 2, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, July 2, 1968 at 16:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 150.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.695 and latitude 39.753.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-07-02
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