| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.419, 144.190 |
| UTC time | 1972-08-22 05:29:37.610 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 22, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, August 22, 1972 at 05:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 928.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.190 and latitude 23.419.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-08-22
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