| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.9 km |
| Coordinates | 42.276, 144.762 |
| UTC time | 1988-09-20 22:43:27.730 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, September 20, 1988 at 22:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 84.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.762 and latitude 42.276.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-09-20
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