Earthquake details

Wednesday, April 16, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, April 16, 1986 at 12:52 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 172.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.570 and latitude 43.890.

Magnitude 6.3
Alert Severe
Depth 23.2 km
Coordinates 43.890, 147.570
UTC time 1986-04-16 12:52:16.070
Location Nemuro
Country Japan (JP)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1986-04-16

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