| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 417.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.862, 139.067 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-19 00:14:33.170 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 19, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, May 19, 1987 at 00:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 533.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.067 and latitude 29.862.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-19
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