| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.791, 145.103 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-16 05:12:48.530 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 16, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 16, 1987 at 05:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 62.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.103 and latitude 42.791.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-16
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