| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 67.7 km |
| Coordinates | 39.895, 141.677 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-09 06:14:44.870 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 9, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 9, 1987 at 06:14 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 33.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.677 and latitude 39.895.
| Location | Takizawa |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-01-09
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