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M4.7 earthquake 56 km S of Hirara, Japan

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 56 km S of Hirara, Japan on Mon, Aug 23, 1982, 12:58 PM JST (03:58 UTC), 47 km (29 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
4.7 (mb, body-wave), light
Magnitude from
USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Local time
UTC
1982-08-23 03:58:55 UTC
Depth
46.7 km (29.0 mi), shallow
Epicenter
24.293° N, 125.261° E
Region
Japan
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001p71. Read Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC.