| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.464, 142.022 |
| UTC time | 1998-01-30 15:50:13.910 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 30, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 30, 1998 at 15:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 70.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.022 and latitude 41.464.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-01-30
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