| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.3 km |
| Coordinates | 41.434, 141.857 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-24 08:46:27.660 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 24, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, March 24, 1981 at 08:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 55.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.857 and latitude 41.434.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-24
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