| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.189, 139.934 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-03 11:09:35.570 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 3, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, August 3, 1998 at 11:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasushiobara (Japan - JP), about 26.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.934 and latitude 37.189.
| Location | Kōriyama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-08-03
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