| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.729, 148.561 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-25 00:38:12.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 25, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 25, 1978 at 00:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 245.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.561 and latitude 43.729.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-25
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