1968 Hyūga-nada earthquake
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. A tsunami was observed. One person was killed, and 22 people were reported injured. The intensity reached shindo 5 in Miyazaki and Kōchi.
| UTC time | 1968-04-01 00:42:07 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 823387 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | April 1, 1968 |
| Local time | 09:42:07 |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Mw |
| Depth | 30 km |
| Epicenter | 32.45°N 132.27°E |
| Areas affected | Japan |
| Max. intensity | JMA 5−–JMA 5+ MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Casualties | 1 dead, 22 injured |
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