| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.5 km |
| Coordinates | 39.215, 143.341 |
| UTC time | 1971-07-17 19:29:55.640 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 17, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, July 17, 1971 at 19:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 127.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.341 and latitude 39.215.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-07-17
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