| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 81.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.622, 131.514 |
| UTC time | 1998-05-22 19:49:33.710 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 22, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 22, 1998 at 19:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yokkaichi (Japan - JP), about 19.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.514 and latitude 33.622.
| Location | Yokkaichi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-05-22
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