| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.3 km |
| Coordinates | 35.673, 140.668 |
| UTC time | 1989-03-17 16:37:17.650 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 17, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 17, 1989 at 16:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asahi (Japan - JP), about 5.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.668 and latitude 35.673.
| Location | Kamisu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-03-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Asahi | 5.1 km |
| Yōkaichiba | 11.1 km |
| Sōsa | 11.4 km |
| Hasaki | 16.4 km |
| Sanmu | 23.2 km |
| Kamisu | 24.9 km |
| Ryōgoku | 27.7 km |
| Sawara | 27.9 km |
| Katori-shi | 29.3 km |
| Tōgane | 30.5 km |
| Yachimata | 31.9 km |
| Kashima-shi | 32.6 km |
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