| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.586, 149.334 |
| UTC time | 1973-05-18 10:36:50.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 18, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 18, 1973 at 10:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 332.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.334 and latitude 44.586.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-05-18
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