| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.8 km |
| Coordinates | 43.411, 147.547 |
| UTC time | 1971-05-15 21:03:45.960 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 15, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 15, 1971 at 21:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 159.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.547 and latitude 43.411.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-05-15
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