| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.328, 141.667 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-15 10:18:39.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 15, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, July 15, 1978 at 10:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Isumi (Japan - JP), about 241.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.667 and latitude 33.328.
| Location | Chiba |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-15
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