| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.274, 130.572 |
| UTC time | 1980-09-20 11:07:06.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 20, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Korea on Saturday, September 20, 1980 at 11:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Donghae City (South Korea - KR), about 152.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.572 and latitude 38.274.
| Location | Gangneung |
| Country | South Korea (KR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-09-20
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