| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 64.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.220, 143.049 |
| UTC time | 1974-02-23 04:14:56.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 23, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, February 23, 1974 at 04:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 78.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.049 and latitude 42.220.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-02-23
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