| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.006, 149.210 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-26 16:12:19.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 26, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, February 26, 1979 at 16:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 302.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 149.210 and latitude 44.006.
| Location | Abashiri |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-26
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