| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.280, 147.598 |
| UTC time | 1981-12-18 01:47:48.580 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 18, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, December 18, 1981 at 01:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 164.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.598 and latitude 43.280.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-12-18
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