| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 134.3 km |
| Coordinates | 44.853, 146.195 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-08 06:44:46.670 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 8, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 8, 1981 at 06:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 177.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.195 and latitude 44.853.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-08
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