| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.475, 142.009 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-06 19:42:19.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 6, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 6, 1978 at 19:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 69.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.009 and latitude 41.475.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-06
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