| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.650, 147.645 |
| UTC time | 1973-04-06 00:01:56.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 6, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, April 6, 1973 at 00:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 171.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.645 and latitude 43.650.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-04-06
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