| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.440, 139.032 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-22 07:31:57.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 22, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 22, 1978 at 07:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Otaru (Japan - JP), about 162.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.032 and latitude 43.440.
| Location | Sapporo |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-22
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