| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.796, 142.437 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-21 12:08:45.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 21, 1978 at 12:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hachinohe (Japan - JP), about 85.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.437 and latitude 40.796.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-21
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