| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 42.6 km |
| Coordinates | 43.110, 146.118 |
| UTC time | 2002-08-24 18:40:53.440 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 24, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 18:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 50.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.118 and latitude 43.110.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2002-08-24
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