| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.005, 130.076 |
| UTC time | 1996-12-02 07:00:24.680 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 2, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 2, 1996 at 07:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Amami (Japan - JP), about 70.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.076 and latitude 28.005.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-12-02
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