| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 88.9 km |
| Coordinates | 22.788, 143.891 |
| UTC time | 1991-12-21 19:41:11.570 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 21, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, December 21, 1991 at 19:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 865.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.891 and latitude 22.788.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-12-21
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