| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.228, 142.824 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-27 10:17:16.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 27, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, May 27, 1978 at 10:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1049.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.824 and latitude 24.228.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-27
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