| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.009, 141.650 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-21 15:04:17.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 21, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 21, 1976 at 15:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 472.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.650 and latitude 31.009.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-05-21
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