| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.357, 142.733 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-28 06:46:55.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 28, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, July 28, 1997 at 06:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 856.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.733 and latitude 22.357.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-28
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