Japan earthquakes

M5.7 earthquake 139 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 139 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan on Mon, Jul 28, 1969, 10:03 PM JST (13:03 UTC), 24 km (15 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
5.7 (mw), moderate
Local time
UTC
1969-07-28 13:03:19 UTC
Depth
24.4 km (15.2 mi), shallow
Epicenter
30.744° N, 132.454° E
Region
Japan
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Magnitude uncertainty
±0.20
Depth from
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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event iscgem807521. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:42 AM UTC.