| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.976, 142.761 |
| UTC time | 1985-02-16 16:28:12.050 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 16, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, February 16, 1985 at 16:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 79.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.761 and latitude 39.976.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-02-16
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