| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.2 km |
| Coordinates | 34.775, 137.573 |
| UTC time | 1983-03-15 17:27:26.360 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 15, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, March 15, 1983 at 17:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kosai (Japan - JP), about 9.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.573 and latitude 34.775.
| Location | Hamamatsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-03-15
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