| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 212.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.940, 146.212 |
| UTC time | 2002-12-31 22:29:45.150 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 31, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 22:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abashiri (Japan - JP), about 185.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.212 and latitude 44.940.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-12-31
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