| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.443, 149.407 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-07 08:29:56.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 7, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, April 7, 1978 at 08:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 331.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.407 and latitude 44.443.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-07
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M 4.3
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M 4.2
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