| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.666, 137.896 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-30 00:38:30.370 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 30, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, December 30, 1986 at 00:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chikuma (Japan - JP), about 23.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.896 and latitude 36.666.
| Location | Chikuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-30
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