| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 129.7 km |
| Coordinates | 42.666, 141.566 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-17 11:54:56.070 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 17, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, August 17, 1969 at 11:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tomakomai (Japan - JP), about 4.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.566 and latitude 42.666.
| Location | Tomakomai |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-08-17
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