| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 108.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.269, 145.457 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-21 08:56:47.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 08:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 11.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.457 and latitude 43.269.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-21
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