| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 72.3 km |
| Coordinates | 42.601, 143.751 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-07 01:59:26.240 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 7, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 7, 1988 at 01:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 56.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.751 and latitude 42.601.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-05-07
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