| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.167, 142.790 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-21 15:00:55.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 21, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 21, 1979 at 15:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 80.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.790 and latitude 39.167.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-21
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