| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.016, 148.284 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-08 12:12:24.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 8, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, January 8, 1979 at 12:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 231.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.284 and latitude 44.016.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-08
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