| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.9 km |
| Coordinates | 40.788, 142.279 |
| UTC time | 1969-06-20 15:37:50.730 |
Earthquake details
Friday, June 20, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, June 20, 1969 at 15:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hachinohe (Japan - JP), about 73.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.279 and latitude 40.788.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-06-20
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