| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.608, 142.345 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-28 16:44:23.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 28, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, December 28, 1976 at 16:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Isumi (Japan - JP), about 342.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.345 and latitude 32.608.
| Location | Chiba |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-28
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