| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.886, 140.306 |
| UTC time | 1973-05-05 07:40:58.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 5, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 5, 1973 at 07:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsugaru (Japan - JP), about 12.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.306 and latitude 40.886.
| Location | Goshogawara |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-05-05
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