| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.8 km |
| Coordinates | 43.358, 147.755 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-07 06:15:03.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 7, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 7, 1988 at 06:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 176.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.755 and latitude 43.358.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-07
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