| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 250.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.023, 137.143 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-08 19:09:21.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, October 8, 1978 at 19:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Takayama (Japan - JP), about 15.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.143 and latitude 36.023.
| Location | Takayama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-08
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