| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.001, 141.259 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-16 08:23:58.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, May 16, 1978 at 08:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 32.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.259 and latitude 41.001.
| Location | Aomori |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-16
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