| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.015, 144.455 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-20 13:51:23.700 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 20, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, May 20, 1981 at 13:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 107.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.455 and latitude 42.015.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-20
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