| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.7 km |
| Coordinates | 41.463, 142.066 |
| UTC time | 1989-08-22 07:56:09.640 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 22, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, August 22, 1989 at 07:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 73.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.066 and latitude 41.463.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-08-22
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