| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.4 km |
| Coordinates | 42.797, 145.117 |
| UTC time | 1989-08-06 22:53:56.500 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 6, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, August 6, 1989 at 22:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 63.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.117 and latitude 42.797.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-08-06
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