| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 75.9 km |
| Coordinates | 41.438, 142.007 |
| UTC time | 1989-01-16 07:24:21.060 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 16, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, January 16, 1989 at 07:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 68.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.007 and latitude 41.438.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-01-16
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