| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 93.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.098, 140.044 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-18 20:44:28.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 18, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, September 18, 1978 at 20:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan - JP), about 99.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.044 and latitude 34.098.
| Location | Tateyama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-18
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