| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 73.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.555, 142.065 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-24 08:06:01.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, April 24, 1979 at 08:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 76.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.065 and latitude 41.555.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-24
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