| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.698, 139.275 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-14 00:45:33.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 14, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, January 14, 1978 at 00:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Itō (Japan - JP), about 34.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.275 and latitude 34.698.
| Location | Itō |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-14
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