| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 68.8 km |
| Coordinates | 40.931, 142.035 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-16 13:18:32.860 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 16, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 16, 1983 at 13:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Misawa (Japan - JP), about 60.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.035 and latitude 40.931.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-16
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