| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 273.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.405, 136.766 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-28 14:39:34.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 28, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 28, 1979 at 14:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nanao (Japan - JP), about 43.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 136.766 and latitude 37.405.
| Location | Nanao |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-28
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