| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.5 km |
| Coordinates | 43.779, 147.737 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-15 08:22:05.580 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 15, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 15, 1988 at 08:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 181.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.737 and latitude 43.779.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-15
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