| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 135.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.084, 143.581 |
| UTC time | 1974-09-08 12:37:21.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 8, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Sunday, September 8, 1974 at 12:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 798.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.581 and latitude 22.084.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-09-08
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