| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 94.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.895, 140.706 |
| UTC time | 1973-04-09 22:49:57.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 9, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, April 9, 1973 at 22:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 677.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.706 and latitude 28.895.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-04-09
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