| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 78.5 km |
| Coordinates | 35.480, 140.043 |
| UTC time | 1985-01-06 22:08:43.890 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 6, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, January 6, 1985 at 22:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ichihara (Japan - JP), about 5.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.043 and latitude 35.480.
| Location | Chiba |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-01-06
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