| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.397, 142.265 |
| UTC time | 1979-03-19 03:14:47.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, March 19, 1979 at 03:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 661.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.265 and latitude 29.397.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-03-19
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