| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 176.7 km |
| Coordinates | 22.726, 142.586 |
| UTC time | 1997-09-06 10:56:21.340 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 6, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, September 6, 1997 at 10:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 900.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.586 and latitude 22.726.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-09-06
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