| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.911, 141.910 |
| UTC time | 1973-11-19 13:01:56.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 19, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, November 19, 1973 at 13:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ōfunato (Japan - JP), about 24.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.910 and latitude 38.911.
| Location | Ōfunato |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1973-11-19
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