Earthquake details

Tuesday, November 24, 1987 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, November 24, 1987 at 11:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 1130.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.805 and latitude 24.927.

Magnitude 5.2
Alert Strong
Depth 73.6 km
Coordinates 24.927, 141.805
UTC time 1987-11-24 11:31:57.600
Location Volcano Islands
Country Japan region (JA)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1987-11-24

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