Earthquake details

Monday, January 12, 1976 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, January 12, 1976 at 12:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 954.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.780 and latitude 23.310.

Magnitude 5.2
Alert Strong
Depth 113.0 km
Coordinates 23.310, 142.780
UTC time 1976-01-12 12:38:29.600
Location Volcano Islands
Country Japan region (JA)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1976-01-12

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