| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 446.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.158, 138.487 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-18 17:21:05.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, May 18, 1976 at 17:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shima (Japan region - JA), about 490.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.487 and latitude 30.158.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-05-18
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