| Magnitude | 7.6 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.244, 148.862 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-24 19:47:50.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 24, 1978 at 19:47 UTC with a magnitude of 7.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 283.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.862 and latitude 44.244.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1978-03-24
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