| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.348, 129.248 |
| UTC time | 1976-07-09 22:25:37.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 9, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, July 9, 1976 at 22:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naze (Japan - JP), about 23.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.248 and latitude 28.348.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-07-09
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