| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.351, 143.079 |
| UTC time | 2018-12-29 19:08:30.410 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 29, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 19:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 63.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.079 and latitude 42.351.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-12-29
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