| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.902, 132.164 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-04 00:40:52.400 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 4, 1978 at 00:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyazaki (Japan - JP), about 70.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 132.164 and latitude 31.902.
| Location | Miyazaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-04
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