| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.3 km |
| Coordinates | 43.304, 147.574 |
| UTC time | 1985-01-12 15:20:21.040 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 12, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, January 12, 1985 at 15:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 161.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.574 and latitude 43.304.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-01-12
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