| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.348, 149.637 |
| UTC time | 1997-05-09 17:06:10.710 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 9, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 9, 1997 at 17:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 345.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.637 and latitude 44.348.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-05-09
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