| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.4 km |
| Coordinates | 39.125, 143.435 |
| UTC time | 1971-07-16 22:15:40.730 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 16, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, July 16, 1971 at 22:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 136.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.435 and latitude 39.125.
| Location | Ōshū |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-07-16
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