| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.5 km |
| Coordinates | 41.368, 139.125 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-12 21:41:37.510 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 12, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, October 12, 1987 at 21:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsugaru (Japan - JP), about 124.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.125 and latitude 41.368.
| Location | Aomori |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-12
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