| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.195, 143.317 |
| UTC time | 1995-05-15 13:55:50.760 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 15, 1995 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 15, 1995 at 13:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 131.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.317 and latitude 40.195.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1995-05-15
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