| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 39.3 km |
| Coordinates | 23.430, 142.908 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-15 14:57:40.170 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 15, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, December 15, 1987 at 14:57 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 962.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.908 and latitude 23.430.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-12-15
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