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M5.1 earthquake 11 km NW of Hadano, Japan

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 11 km NW of Hadano, Japan on Sun, Oct 18, 1987, 3:41 AM JST (18:41 UTC), 54 km (33 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
5.1 (mb), moderate
Local time
UTC
1987-10-17 18:41:10 UTC
Depth
53.7 km (33.4 mi), shallow
Epicenter
35.442° N, 139.132° 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 usp00039bv. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC.