| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.840, 144.269 |
| UTC time | 1989-01-22 22:48:37.740 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 22, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, January 22, 1989 at 22:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 126.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.269 and latitude 41.840.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-01-22
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