| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 102.7 km |
| Coordinates | 43.032, 143.835 |
| UTC time | 1999-05-12 17:59:22.400 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 12, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 17:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 44.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.835 and latitude 43.032.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1999-05-12
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