| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 116.0 km |
| Coordinates | 45.852, 149.116 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-18 18:00:12.760 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 18, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, August 18, 1998 at 18:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 397.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.116 and latitude 45.852.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-08-18
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