| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 81.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.551, 139.911 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-13 13:22:49.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 13, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, August 13, 1978 at 13:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Urayasu (Japan - JP), about 12.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.911 and latitude 35.551.
| Location | Kawasaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-13
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