| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.5 km |
| Coordinates | 34.024, 135.405 |
| UTC time | 1999-08-20 20:33:10.880 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, August 20, 1999 at 20:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kainan (Japan - JP), about 22.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 135.405 and latitude 34.024.
| Location | Kainan |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-08-20
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