| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 93.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.601, 144.428 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-04 16:42:08.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 4, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 4, 1980 at 16:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 41.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.428 and latitude 42.601.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-04
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