| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.249, 146.400 |
| UTC time | 1997-12-21 21:03:34.740 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 21:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 67.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.400 and latitude 43.249.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-12-21
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