| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.034, 130.639 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-18 18:08:18.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, December 18, 1976 at 18:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Amami (Japan - JP), about 118.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.639 and latitude 28.034.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-18
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