| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 263.0 km |
| Coordinates | 26.420, 140.563 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-15 22:04:40.100 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, March 15, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Wednesday, March 15, 1978 at 22:04 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 937.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.563 and latitude 26.420.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1978-03-15
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