| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.8 km |
| Coordinates | 43.768, 146.940 |
| UTC time | 1998-01-20 15:21:15.030 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 15:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 120.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.940 and latitude 43.768.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-01-20
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