| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.485, 140.900 |
| UTC time | 1996-08-17 12:00:09.960 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 17, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 12:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hasaki (Japan - JP), about 28.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.900 and latitude 35.485.
| Location | Tōgane |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-08-17
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