| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 567.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.132, 142.402 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-18 20:18:01.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 18, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 18, 1979 at 20:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1053.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.402 and latitude 24.132.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-18
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