| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.4 km |
| Coordinates | 35.993, 139.694 |
| UTC time | 1993-05-21 02:36:39.540 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 21, 1993 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 21, 1993 at 02:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Iwatsuki (Japan - JP), about 3.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.694 and latitude 35.993.
| Location | Saitama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1993-05-21
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