| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 396.4 km |
| Coordinates | 29.768, 138.967 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-12 22:54:22.080 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, March 12, 1988 at 22:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 542.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.967 and latitude 29.768.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-12
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