| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 26.798, 129.658 |
| UTC time | 1981-04-27 20:29:44.550 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 27, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, April 27, 1981 at 20:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nago (Japan - JP), about 167.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.658 and latitude 26.798.
| Location | Okinawa |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-04-27
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