| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 73.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.914, 140.248 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-21 14:37:27.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 21, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 21, 1979 at 14:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ryūgasaki (Japan - JP), about 6.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.248 and latitude 35.914.
| Location | Tsukuba |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-21
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