| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.175, 142.427 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-14 17:41:39.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 14, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 14, 1978 at 17:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 56.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.427 and latitude 40.175.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-14
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