Earthquake details

Friday, May 3, 1991 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 3, 1991 at 02:14 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 737.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.585 and latitude 28.080.

Magnitude 6.7
Alert Severe
Depth 433.1 km
Coordinates 28.080, 139.585
UTC time 1991-05-03 02:14:14.430
Location Bonin Islands
Country Japan region (JA)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1991-05-03

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