| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 96.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.688, 141.508 |
| UTC time | 1975-12-20 20:19:12.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 20, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, December 20, 1975 at 20:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1144.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.508 and latitude 24.688.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-12-20
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