| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 45.980, 141.802 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-21 23:02:42.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, March 21, 1978 at 23:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wakkanai (Japan - JP), about 64.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.802 and latitude 45.980.
| Location | Wakkanai |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-21
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