| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.7 km |
| Coordinates | 38.902, 141.988 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-11 20:51:43.740 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 11, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 11, 1987 at 20:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ōfunato (Japan - JP), about 30.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.988 and latitude 38.902.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-11
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