| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 470.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.687, 137.598 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-31 08:42:17.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 31, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 31, 1981 at 08:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tanabe (Japan - JP), about 398.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.598 and latitude 30.687.
| Location | Tanabe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-31
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