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QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 24 October 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem889696
USGS iscgem889696
29 Jun 1955, 05:55
122 km ENE of Naze, Japan
A magnitude 6.1 mw earthquake at 45 km depth.
Published location
Where is 122 km ENE of Naze, Japan?
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28.927000, 130.566000
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Event ID
iscgem889696
Coordinates
28.927, 130.566
Network
iscgem
Significance
572
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 45 km is approximately 27.96 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 122 km ENE of Naze, Japan is 28.927° north and 130.566° east. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.