| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 164.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.692, 140.025 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-12 04:51:50.510 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 12, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, December 12, 1987 at 04:51 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 572.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.025 and latitude 29.692.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-12-12
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