| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.3 km |
| Coordinates | 43.241, 147.564 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-16 15:15:31.540 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 16, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 16, 1969 at 15:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 161.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.564 and latitude 43.241.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-08-16
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M 4.3
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