| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.435, 142.969 |
| UTC time | 1998-12-09 15:56:32.650 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 9, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, December 9, 1998 at 15:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 57.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.969 and latitude 42.435.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-12-09
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