| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 177.1 km |
| Coordinates | 43.295, 142.419 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-02 12:42:02.520 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 2, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, January 2, 1988 at 12:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bibai (Japan - JP), about 45.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.419 and latitude 43.295.
| Location | Bibai |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-01-02
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