| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.752, 140.928 |
| UTC time | 1981-11-22 22:34:06.040 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 22, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Palau region on Sunday, November 22, 1981 at 22:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village, about 866.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.928 and latitude 6.752.
| Location | Palau region |
| Country | Palau region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-11-22
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