| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.8 km |
| Coordinates | 27.966, 129.398 |
| UTC time | 1989-11-20 18:55:03.380 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 20, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, November 20, 1989 at 18:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naze (Japan - JP), about 45.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.398 and latitude 27.966.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-11-20
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