| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.2 km |
| Coordinates | 36.839, 138.246 |
| UTC time | 1968-09-20 22:25:33.730 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 20, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, September 20, 1968 at 22:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nakano (Japan - JP), about 14.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.246 and latitude 36.839.
| Location | Nagano |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-09-20
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