| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.094, 142.323 |
| UTC time | 1996-01-22 13:14:59.890 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 22, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, January 22, 1996 at 13:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 48.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.323 and latitude 40.094.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-01-22
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