| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 78.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.736, 144.698 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-23 20:11:42.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, May 23, 1978 at 20:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kushiro (Japan - JP), about 37.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.698 and latitude 42.736.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-23
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