| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 70.9 km |
| Coordinates | 61.738, -150.452 |
| UTC time | 1981-08-28 09:04:24.740 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 28, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Friday, August 28, 1981 at 09:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The epicenter is located at longitude -150.452 and latitude 61.738.
| Location | Anchorage |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-08-28
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