| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.797, 142.991 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-17 14:02:37.670 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 17, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, April 17, 1972 at 14:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 853.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.991 and latitude 27.797.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-17
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