| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 116.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.524, 142.122 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-23 04:58:31.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 23, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 23, 1981 at 04:58 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tomakomai (Japan - JP), about 44.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.122 and latitude 42.524.
| Location | Tomakomai |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1981-01-23
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