| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.546, 149.375 |
| UTC time | 1981-02-20 15:56:13.290 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 20, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, February 20, 1981 at 15:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 333.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.375 and latitude 44.546.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-02-20
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