| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.913, 141.658 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-08 10:07:13.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, April 8, 1978 at 10:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 483.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.658 and latitude 30.913.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-08
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