| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.798, 142.828 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-02 12:20:16.840 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 2, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, December 2, 1989 at 12:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 77.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.828 and latitude 39.798.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-02
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