| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.165, 143.662 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-11 07:25:59.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 11, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 11, 1979 at 07:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 912.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.662 and latitude 23.165.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-11
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