| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.339, 142.335 |
| UTC time | 1979-03-31 17:15:37.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 31, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, March 31, 1979 at 17:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 669.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.335 and latitude 29.339.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-03-31
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