| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.4 km |
| Coordinates | 22.259, 142.765 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-28 09:51:11.140 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 28, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, July 28, 1997 at 09:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 845.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.765 and latitude 22.259.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-28
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