M6.6 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 7 Dec 1962, 14:03 UTC at a depth of 431 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.