| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.366, 142.174 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-31 13:44:51.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 31, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, August 31, 1979 at 13:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tomakomai (Japan - JP), about 55.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.174 and latitude 42.366.
| Location | Tomakomai |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-31
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