| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 76.5 km |
| Coordinates | 41.897, 142.110 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-17 09:23:17.010 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 17, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, March 17, 1997 at 09:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tomakomai (Japan - JP), about 92.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.110 and latitude 41.897.
| Location | Tomakomai |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-03-17
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