| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.6 km |
| Coordinates | 22.729, 143.220 |
| UTC time | 1998-02-21 06:14:17.630 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 21, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 06:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 878.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.220 and latitude 22.729.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-02-21
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