| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 113.0 km |
| Coordinates | 45.208, 148.571 |
| UTC time | 1973-02-17 19:15:11.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 17, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, February 17, 1973 at 19:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 317.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.571 and latitude 45.208.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-02-17
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