| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 291.4 km |
| Coordinates | 33.458, 138.124 |
| UTC time | 1998-02-28 17:38:48.610 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 28, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 17:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan - JP), about 127.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.124 and latitude 33.458.
| Location | Hamamatsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-02-28
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