| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.763, 141.566 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-21 15:58:17.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, August 21, 1978 at 15:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Isumi (Japan - JP), about 195.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.566 and latitude 33.763.
| Location | Isumi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-21
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