| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | 25.563, 141.334 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-23 13:48:14.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, October 23, 1978 at 13:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 1049.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.334 and latitude 25.563.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-23
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