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M6.0 earthquake 142 km SSE of Itoman, Japan

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 142 km SSE of Itoman, Japan on Thu, May 31, 1928, 10:48 PM JST (13:48 UTC), 15 km (9 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
6.0 (mw), moderate
Local time
UTC
1928-05-31 13:48:55 UTC
Depth
15.0 km (9.3 mi), shallow
Epicenter
24.999° N, 128.348° E
Region
Japan
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Magnitude uncertainty
±0.30
Depth from
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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event iscgem908708. Read Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 2:18 PM UTC.