| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.049, 139.681 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-20 10:24:13.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 20, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, March 20, 1978 at 10:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kukichūō (Japan - JP), about 2.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.681 and latitude 36.049.
| Location | Saitama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-20
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