| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.5 km |
| Coordinates | 40.097, 142.314 |
| UTC time | 1990-01-20 02:55:54.840 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 20, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, January 20, 1990 at 02:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 47.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.314 and latitude 40.097.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-01-20
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