| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.6 km |
| Coordinates | 39.329, 141.923 |
| UTC time | 1985-03-01 02:35:06.510 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 1, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 1, 1985 at 02:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 7.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.923 and latitude 39.329.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-03-01
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