| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.286, 140.287 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-21 10:46:37.910 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 21, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 21, 1983 at 10:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Isumi (Japan - JP), about 12.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.287 and latitude 35.286.
| Location | Mobara |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-21
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