| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.243, 146.900 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-23 22:38:53.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 23, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, February 23, 1980 at 22:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 107.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.900 and latitude 43.243.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-23
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