| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.510, 141.818 |
| UTC time | 1999-02-20 01:58:08.220 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 01:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hasaki (Japan - JP), about 92.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.818 and latitude 35.510.
| Location | Hasaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-02-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Hasaki | 92.5 km |
| Asahi | 108.2 km |
| Kamisu | 112.6 km |
| Yōkaichiba | 116.7 km |
| Sōsa | 116.7 km |
| Kashima-shi | 117.5 km |
| Sawara | 126.2 km |
| Katori-shi | 126.8 km |
| Sanmu | 127.5 km |
| Tōgane | 131.6 km |
| Namegata | 131.6 km |
| Isumi | 132.0 km |
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