| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.7 km |
| Coordinates | 22.604, 144.626 |
| UTC time | 1991-01-01 10:42:52.250 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 1, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, January 1, 1991 at 10:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 831.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.626 and latitude 22.604.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-01-01
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