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M6.6 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region

Name: M6.6 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
Start: 1939-05-17T18:30:38.35+00:00
Location: Volcano Islands, Japan region

31929 d ago · 17 May 1939, 18:30 UTC Volcano Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 17 May 1939, 18:30 UTC at a depth of 35 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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