| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 417.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.252, 133.966 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-06 15:11:38.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 6, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, March 6, 1978 at 15:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kahoku (Japan - JP), about 294.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 133.966 and latitude 38.252.
| Location | Kanazawa |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-06
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