| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.891, 142.657 |
| UTC time | 1996-08-03 00:14:18.720 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 3, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, August 3, 1996 at 00:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1019.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.657 and latitude 23.891.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-08-03
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