| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.873, 143.977 |
| UTC time | 1985-10-05 08:13:09.150 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 5, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, October 5, 1985 at 08:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 873.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.977 and latitude 22.873.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-10-05
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