| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | 26.837, 125.635 |
| UTC time | 1976-10-15 16:47:57.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 15, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, October 15, 1976 at 16:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naha (Japan - JP), about 215.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.635 and latitude 26.837.
| Location | Naha |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-10-15
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