| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.766, 137.497 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-06 20:44:44.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 6, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, October 6, 1978 at 20:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gero (Japan - JP), about 24.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.497 and latitude 35.766.
| Location | Gero |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-06
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