| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.176, 130.192 |
| UTC time | 1981-02-09 10:40:22.250 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 9, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, February 9, 1981 at 10:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naze (Japan - JP), about 149.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.192 and latitude 27.176.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-02-09
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