| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 45.634, 148.791 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-24 20:18:17.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 24, 1978 at 20:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 362.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.791 and latitude 45.634.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-24
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