| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.921, 147.876 |
| UTC time | 1997-02-28 11:32:18.980 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 28, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, February 28, 1997 at 11:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 197.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.876 and latitude 43.921.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-02-28
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