| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 58.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.999, 139.819 |
| UTC time | 1974-08-03 18:16:34.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 3, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 3, 1974 at 18:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kasukabe (Japan - JP), about 6.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.819 and latitude 35.999.
| Location | Saitama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-08-03
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