| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.5 km |
| Coordinates | 42.534, 143.080 |
| UTC time | 1970-01-20 17:33:05.360 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 20, 1970 at 17:33 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 43.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.080 and latitude 42.534.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-01-20
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