| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.260, 143.035 |
| UTC time | 1985-10-12 12:18:46.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 12, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, October 12, 1985 at 12:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 74.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.035 and latitude 42.260.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-10-12
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