| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.146, 142.313 |
| UTC time | 1984-10-05 17:05:51.440 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 5, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, October 5, 1984 at 17:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 954.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.313 and latitude 23.146.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-10-05
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