| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.188, 130.655 |
| UTC time | 1969-12-21 10:18:02.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 21, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, December 21, 1969 at 10:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Amami (Japan - JP), about 115.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.655 and latitude 28.188.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-12-21
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