| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.941, 148.267 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-21 14:19:19.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, November 21, 1978 at 14:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 227.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.267 and latitude 43.941.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-21
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