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M5.3 earthquake 67 km N of Yonakuni, Japan

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 67 km N of Yonakuni, Japan on Mon, Aug 3, 1981, 4:45 PM JST (07:45 UTC), 163 km (101 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
5.3 (mb), moderate
Local time
UTC
1981-08-03 07:45:48 UTC
Depth
163.3 km (101.5 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
25.068° N, 123.102° E
Region
Japan
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001f36. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:43 AM UTC.