| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.065, 126.606 |
| UTC time | 1980-03-08 23:44:17.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 8, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 8, 1980 at 23:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yomitan (Japan - JP), about 135.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.606 and latitude 27.065.
| Location | Naha |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-03-08
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