| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.940, 149.031 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-26 23:56:45.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 26, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, March 26, 1978 at 23:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 286.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.031 and latitude 43.940.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-26
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