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.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 37.0 km
Coordinates 25.563, 141.334
UTC time 1978-10-23 13:48:14.600
Location Volcano Islands
Country Japan region (JA)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1978-10-23

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