| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.254, 149.588 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-23 16:52:35.200 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Thursday, March 23, 1978 at 16:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 338.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.588 and latitude 44.254.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-23
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