| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 9.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.195, 143.135 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-16 05:32:43.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, January 16, 1978 at 05:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 109.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.135 and latitude 39.195.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-16
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