| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 118.5 km |
| Coordinates | 22.475, 143.265 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-29 17:37:37.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 29, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 29, 1987 at 17:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 849.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.265 and latitude 22.475.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-29
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