| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.5 km |
| Coordinates | 42.279, 144.598 |
| UTC time | 2003-12-22 08:47:07.350 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 22, 2003 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 08:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 79.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.598 and latitude 42.279.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2003-12-22
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