| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.170, 149.184 |
| UTC time | 1996-04-06 22:04:41.550 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 6, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, April 6, 1996 at 22:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 305.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.184 and latitude 44.170.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-04-06
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