| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.1 km |
| Coordinates | 44.571, 149.473 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-21 11:44:24.420 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 21, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, August 21, 1988 at 11:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 341.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.473 and latitude 44.571.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-21
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