| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 545.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.782, 131.197 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-31 12:36:24.600 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 31, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Russia on Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 12:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vladivostok (Russia - RU), about 65.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.197 and latitude 42.782.
| Location | Vladivostok |
| Country | Russia (RU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-31
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