| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 75.9 km |
| Coordinates | 35.522, 139.879 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-28 23:46:43.920 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 28, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, August 28, 1998 at 23:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kawasaki (Japan - JP), about 14.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.879 and latitude 35.522.
| Location | Yokohama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-08-28
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