| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 387.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.494, 139.662 |
| UTC time | 1980-12-16 13:08:24.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 16, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, December 16, 1980 at 13:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 693.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.662 and latitude 28.494.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-12-16
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