| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 69.7 km |
| Coordinates | 42.321, 142.973 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-08 22:44:02.500 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 8, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 8, 1988 at 22:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 69.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.973 and latitude 42.321.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-08
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