| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 477.2 km |
| Coordinates | 28.983, 138.944 |
| UTC time | 1996-03-16 22:04:06.240 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 16, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, March 16, 1996 at 22:04 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shima (Japan region - JA), about 628.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.944 and latitude 28.983.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1996-03-16
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