| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.322, 142.307 |
| UTC time | 1974-10-20 11:43:05.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 20, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, October 20, 1974 at 11:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tomakomai (Japan - JP), about 67.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.307 and latitude 42.322.
| Location | Tomakomai |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-10-20
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