| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.455, 144.817 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-27 07:22:08.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 27, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Guam on Friday, January 27, 1978 at 07:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village (Guam - GU), about 7.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.817 and latitude 13.455.
| Location | Dededo Village |
| Country | Guam (GU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-27
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