| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.879, 149.135 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-01 17:59:06.400 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 1, 1978 at 17:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 293.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.135 and latitude 43.879.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-01
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