| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.268, 137.644 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-15 18:31:08.690 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 15, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 18:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Azumino (Japan - JP), about 21.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.644 and latitude 36.268.
| Location | Azumino |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-08-15
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