| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 109.6 km |
| Coordinates | 26.362, 126.412 |
| UTC time | 1981-04-16 20:44:43.190 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, April 16, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Thursday, April 16, 1981 at 20:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naha (Japan - JP), about 127.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.412 and latitude 26.362.
| Location | Naha |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-04-16
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