| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.3 km |
| Coordinates | 35.484, 140.825 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-27 01:30:38.590 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 27, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 27, 1987 at 01:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hasaki (Japan - JP), about 27.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.825 and latitude 35.484.
| Location | Kamisu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-27
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