| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 87.2 km |
| Coordinates | 42.496, 143.795 |
| UTC time | 1981-08-08 03:18:21.540 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 8, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 8, 1981 at 03:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 67.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.795 and latitude 42.496.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-08-08
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