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M3.9 earthquake 14 km SE of It?, Japan

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 14 km SE of It?, Japan on Thu, Sep 6, 1984, 8:17 AM JST (23:17 UTC), 14 km (9 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
3.9 (mb), minor
Local time
UTC
1984-09-05 23:17:28 UTC
Depth
13.9 km (8.6 mi), shallow
Epicenter
34.881° N, 139.196° 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 usp000273v. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 4:04 PM UTC.