| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.086, 140.559 |
| UTC time | 1985-12-14 14:38:28.040 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 14, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, December 14, 1985 at 14:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 758.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.559 and latitude 28.086.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-12-14
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