| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 78.3 km |
| Coordinates | 35.869, 139.916 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-27 12:14:20.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 27, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, February 27, 1983 at 12:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nagareyama (Japan - JP), about 1.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.916 and latitude 35.869.
| Location | Kawaguchi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-27
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