| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 23.2 km |
| Coordinates | 39.796, 143.763 |
| UTC time | 1969-07-12 19:16:32.140 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 12, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, July 12, 1969 at 19:16 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 156.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.763 and latitude 39.796.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1969-07-12
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