| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.212, 147.879 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-15 19:24:26.350 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 15, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 15, 1989 at 19:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 187.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.879 and latitude 43.212.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-05-15
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