| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.1 km |
| Coordinates | 40.078, 142.781 |
| UTC time | 1972-02-08 18:56:48.090 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 8, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, February 8, 1972 at 18:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 86.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.781 and latitude 40.078.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-02-08
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