| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.8 km |
| Coordinates | 23.337, 143.789 |
| UTC time | 1996-09-30 00:12:38.140 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 30, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, September 30, 1996 at 00:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 927.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.789 and latitude 23.337.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-09-30
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