| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.3 km |
| Coordinates | 41.097, 142.971 |
| UTC time | 1999-03-18 17:55:43.240 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 18, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hachinohe (Japan - JP), about 140.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.971 and latitude 41.097.
| Location | Aomori |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-03-18
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