| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.961, 143.587 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-30 23:34:48.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 30, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, September 30, 1978 at 23:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1108.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.587 and latitude 24.961.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-30
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