1968 Hyūga-nada earthquake
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The 1968 Hyūga-nada earthquake (Japanese: 1968年日向灘地震) occurred on April 1 at 09:42 local time. The earthquake had a magnitude of Mw 7.5, and the epicenter was located in Hyūga-nada Sea, off the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, Japan. The magnitude of this earthquake was also given as MJMA 7.5.[3] A tsunami was observed.[4] One person was killed, and 22 people were reported injured.[2][5] The intensity reached shindo 5 in Miyazaki and Kōchi.
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UTC time | 1968-04-01 00:42:07 |
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ISC event | 823387 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | April 1, 1968 (1968-04-01) |
Local time | 09:42:07 |
Magnitude | 7.5 Mw[1] |
Depth | 30 km [1] |
Epicenter | 32.45°N 132.27°E / 32.45; 132.27 [1] |
Areas affected | Japan |
Max. intensity | JMA 5−–JMA 5+[2] MMI VII (Very strong)[2] |
Tsunami | Yes |
Casualties | 1 dead, 22 injured |
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