| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 520.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.826, 138.963 |
| UTC time | 1999-01-15 11:14:50.450 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 15, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, January 15, 1999 at 11:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tanabe (Japan region - JA), about 742.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.963 and latitude 27.826.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-01-15
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