| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.225, 133.218 |
| UTC time | 1997-09-03 20:15:42.830 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 3, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 20:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yasugichō (Japan - JP), about 22.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 133.218 and latitude 35.225.
| Location | Yasugichō |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-09-03
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