| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 89.2 km |
| Coordinates | 43.149, 146.266 |
| UTC time | 1983-12-16 04:00:45.540 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 16, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, December 16, 1983 at 04:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 59.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.266 and latitude 43.149.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-12-16
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