| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.9 km |
| Coordinates | 43.987, 148.452 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-16 09:03:14.340 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 16, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 16, 1969 at 09:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 243.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.452 and latitude 43.987.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-08-16
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