| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.972, 141.529 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-18 13:03:24.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 18, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, August 18, 1978 at 13:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamogawa (Japan - JP), about 270.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.529 and latitude 32.972.
| Location | Yokosuka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-18
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