| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 53.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.094, 142.367 |
| UTC time | 1980-03-16 21:40:36.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 16, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, March 16, 1980 at 21:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 52.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.367 and latitude 40.094.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-03-16
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