| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.868, 142.525 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-15 17:44:55.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 15, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, July 15, 1978 at 17:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tomakomai (Japan - JP), about 114.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.525 and latitude 41.868.
| Location | Sapporo |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-15
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