| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 88.5 km |
| Coordinates | 22.819, 143.152 |
| UTC time | 2000-05-15 22:35:03.680 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 15, 2000 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, May 15, 2000 at 22:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 889.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.152 and latitude 22.819.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2000-05-15
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