| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.096, 144.836 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-26 13:15:08.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 26, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Sunday, August 26, 1979 at 13:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 772.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.836 and latitude 22.096.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-26
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