| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 39.8 km |
| Coordinates | 44.707, 149.308 |
| UTC time | 1972-12-10 18:26:12.540 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 10, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, December 10, 1972 at 18:26 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 336.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.308 and latitude 44.707.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-12-10
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