| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 130.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.699, 146.509 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-09 21:00:59.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, December 9, 1978 at 21:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 170.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.509 and latitude 44.699.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-09
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