| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.8 km |
| Coordinates | 25.596, 142.761 |
| UTC time | 1988-04-15 19:36:03.480 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 15, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, April 15, 1988 at 19:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 1081.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.761 and latitude 25.596.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-04-15
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