| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.809, 139.147 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-03 13:15:55.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 3, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, December 3, 1978 at 13:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Itō (Japan - JP), about 18.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.147 and latitude 34.809.
| Location | Itō |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-03
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