| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.640, 140.359 |
| UTC time | 1985-08-16 19:39:36.440 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 16, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, August 16, 1985 at 19:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 801.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.359 and latitude 27.640.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-08-16
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