| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.964, 138.806 |
| UTC time | 1997-12-01 18:17:48.580 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 1, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 1, 1997 at 18:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Katagami (Japan - JP), about 102.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.806 and latitude 39.964.
| Location | Akita |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-12-01
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