| Magnitude | 7.1 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.141, 131.942 |
| UTC time | 1969-04-21 07:19:28.860 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 21, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, April 21, 1969 at 07:19 UTC with a magnitude of 7.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hyūga (Japan - JP), about 42.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.942 and latitude 32.141.
| Location | Hyūga |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1969-04-21
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