| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.936, 140.556 |
| UTC time | 1996-08-10 18:54:11.070 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 10, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 10, 1996 at 18:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yuzawa (Japan - JP), about 26.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.556 and latitude 38.936.
| Location | Yokote |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-08-10
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