| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.775, 130.771 |
| UTC time | 1990-10-12 05:34:28.170 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 12, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, October 12, 1990 at 05:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Amami (Japan - JP), about 142.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.771 and latitude 27.775.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-10-12
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