QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem822166
USGS iscgem822166
16 May 1968, 20:16
111 km S of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan
A magnitude 6.1 mw earthquake at 43.3 km depth.
Published location
Where is 111 km S of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan?
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41.350000, 142.614000
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Event ID
iscgem822166
Coordinates
41.35, 142.614
Network
iscgem
Significance
571