| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 578.5 km |
| Coordinates | 41.820, 130.858 |
| UTC time | 1990-05-11 13:10:20.290 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 11, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit North Korea on Friday, May 11, 1990 at 13:10 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rajin (North Korea - KP), about 67.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.858 and latitude 41.820.
| Location | Chongjin |
| Country | North Korea (KP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1990-05-11
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