| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 71.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.312, 142.999 |
| UTC time | 1988-09-14 20:11:32.930 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 14, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, September 14, 1988 at 20:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 69.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.999 and latitude 42.312.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-09-14
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