| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.7 km |
| Coordinates | 27.983, 129.506 |
| UTC time | 1985-12-02 01:03:33.050 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 2, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 2, 1985 at 01:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naze (Japan - JP), about 42.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.506 and latitude 27.983.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-12-02
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