| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 25.377, 144.843 |
| UTC time | 1997-12-05 22:48:14.380 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 5, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, December 5, 1997 at 22:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1135.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.843 and latitude 25.377.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-12-05
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