| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.606, 140.447 |
| UTC time | 1973-09-30 06:17:52.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 30, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, September 30, 1973 at 06:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sanmu (Japan - JP), about 3.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.447 and latitude 35.606.
| Location | Sakura |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-09-30
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