| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.3 km |
| Coordinates | 40.242, 142.144 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-09 16:11:59.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 9, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, March 9, 1981 at 16:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 32.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.144 and latitude 40.242.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-09
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