| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.292, 149.579 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-23 20:21:13.800 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Thursday, March 23, 1978 at 20:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 339.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.579 and latitude 44.292.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-23
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