| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.027, 143.441 |
| UTC time | 1998-05-30 18:18:15.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 30, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 18:18 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 138.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.441 and latitude 39.027.
| Location | Ishinomaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1998-05-30
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