| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.420, 130.275 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-26 21:32:13.150 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 26, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 21:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naze (Japan - JP), about 131.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.275 and latitude 27.420.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-08-26
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