| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 22.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.829, 143.648 |
| UTC time | 1969-04-15 17:30:57.210 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 15, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, April 15, 1969 at 17:30 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 147.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.648 and latitude 39.829.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1969-04-15
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