| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.295, 146.781 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-05 18:39:50.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 5, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, February 5, 1979 at 18:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 97.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.781 and latitude 43.295.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-05
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