| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.101, 148.773 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-24 21:25:18.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 24, 1978 at 21:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 271.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.773 and latitude 44.101.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-24
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