| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 114.2 km |
| Coordinates | 43.935, 146.132 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-20 10:18:37.670 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, December 20, 1988 at 10:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 81.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.132 and latitude 43.935.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-20
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