| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 108.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.760, 147.588 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-14 15:39:53.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 14, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 14, 1979 at 15:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 227.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.588 and latitude 44.760.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-14
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