| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.285, 143.652 |
| UTC time | 1996-09-28 07:54:44.090 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 28, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, September 28, 1996 at 07:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 925.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.652 and latitude 23.285.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-09-28
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