| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 337.5 km |
| Coordinates | 33.685, 137.403 |
| UTC time | 1996-10-18 16:44:47.910 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 18, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, October 18, 1996 at 16:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shima (Japan - JP), about 89.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.403 and latitude 33.685.
| Location | Shima |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-10-18
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