| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.378, 147.785 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-07 01:22:17.590 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 7, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 7, 1988 at 01:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 179.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.785 and latitude 43.378.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-07
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