| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 127.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.288, 143.458 |
| UTC time | 1982-02-27 16:16:54.530 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 27, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, February 27, 1982 at 16:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 824.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.458 and latitude 22.288.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-02-27
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