| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.731, 149.718 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-24 05:54:23.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 24, 1978 at 05:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 366.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.718 and latitude 44.731.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-24
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