| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.845, 141.934 |
| UTC time | 1998-05-08 04:48:34.060 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 8, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 8, 1998 at 04:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 499.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.934 and latitude 30.845.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-05-08
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