| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.068, 143.047 |
| UTC time | 1977-12-23 21:14:26.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 23, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, December 23, 1977 at 21:14 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 104.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.047 and latitude 39.068.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1977-12-23
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