Earthquake details

Wednesday, January 14, 1987 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, January 14, 1987 at 11:03 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 48.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.850 and latitude 42.565.

Magnitude 6.8
Alert Severe
Depth 102.0 km
Coordinates 42.565, 142.850
UTC time 1987-01-14 11:03:48.750
Location Obihiro
Country Japan (JP)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1987-01-14

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