| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.069, 149.231 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-26 18:38:36.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, April 26, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, April 26, 1978 at 18:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 305.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.231 and latitude 44.069.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-26
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