| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.380, 142.094 |
| UTC time | 1999-02-20 10:50:12.750 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 10:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hasaki (Japan - JP), about 120.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.094 and latitude 35.380.
| Location | Chiba |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-02-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Hasaki | 120.8 km |
| Asahi | 136.0 km |
| Kamisu | 141.4 km |
| Yōkaichiba | 144.3 km |
| Sōsa | 144.5 km |
| Kashima-shi | 146.4 km |
| Isumi | 154.3 km |
| Sanmu | 154.4 km |
| Sawara | 154.7 km |
| Katori-shi | 155.3 km |
| Tōgane | 157.7 km |
| Ōamishirasato | 158.6 km |
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