| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.367, 142.371 |
| UTC time | 1996-02-19 12:14:18.080 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 19, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, February 19, 1996 at 12:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 54.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.371 and latitude 40.367.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-02-19
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