| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.4 km |
| Coordinates | 43.258, 147.654 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-12 21:56:35.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 12, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, August 12, 1969 at 21:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 168.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.654 and latitude 43.258.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-08-12
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