| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.274, 142.661 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-26 23:58:22.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 26, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 26, 1978 at 23:58 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1059.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.661 and latitude 24.274.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1978-05-26
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