| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.8 km |
| Coordinates | 39.508, 143.194 |
| UTC time | 1969-07-21 19:44:13.810 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 21, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, July 21, 1969 at 19:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 108.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.194 and latitude 39.508.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-07-21
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