| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.870, 142.647 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-28 13:18:57.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 28, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, January 28, 1978 at 13:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 526.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.647 and latitude 30.870.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-28
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