| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.7 km |
| Coordinates | 39.775, 143.775 |
| UTC time | 1968-12-16 21:22:58.240 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 16, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 16, 1968 at 21:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 157.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.775 and latitude 39.775.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-12-16
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