| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.8 km |
| Coordinates | 40.305, 142.264 |
| UTC time | 1991-03-01 23:06:36.730 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 1, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 1, 1991 at 23:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 44.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.264 and latitude 40.305.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-03-01
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