| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 49.5 km |
| Coordinates | 43.085, 146.835 |
| UTC time | 1996-05-03 18:39:37.120 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 3, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 3, 1996 at 18:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 105.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.835 and latitude 43.085.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-05-03
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M 4.3
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M 4.2
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M 4.6
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M 5.2
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