| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.001, 146.179 |
| UTC time | 1981-11-23 10:17:22.960 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 23, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, November 23, 1981 at 10:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 60.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.179 and latitude 43.001.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-11-23
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