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