| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 288.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.877, 138.340 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-06 15:35:27.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 6, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 6, 1981 at 15:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan - JP), about 192.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.340 and latitude 32.877.
| Location | Omaezaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-06
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