| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 84.2 km |
| Coordinates | 22.091, 144.249 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-19 17:37:46.970 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 19, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, May 19, 1987 at 17:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 782.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.249 and latitude 22.091.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-19
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