| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 60.4 km |
| Coordinates | 35.964, 139.788 |
| UTC time | 1989-02-19 12:27:09.950 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 19, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, February 19, 1989 at 12:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kasukabe (Japan - JP), about 4.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.788 and latitude 35.964.
| Location | Saitama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-02-19
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