| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 41.5 km |
| Coordinates | 27.957, 140.607 |
| UTC time | 1985-11-08 18:40:24.850 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 8, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, November 8, 1985 at 18:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 773.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.607 and latitude 27.957.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1985-11-08
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