| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.169, 142.136 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-17 05:06:58.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 17, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, January 17, 1981 at 05:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 681.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.136 and latitude 29.169.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-17
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