| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 71.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.513, 141.939 |
| UTC time | 1983-04-16 17:28:32.460 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 16, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, April 16, 1983 at 17:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 65.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.939 and latitude 41.513.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-04-16
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