| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.269, 146.845 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-27 12:44:26.700 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 27, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, February 27, 1980 at 12:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 103.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.845 and latitude 43.269.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-27
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