| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 82.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.294, 143.017 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-21 20:09:17.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, January 21, 1978 at 20:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Obihiro (Japan - JP), about 71.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.017 and latitude 42.294.
| Location | Obihiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-21
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