| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.517, 141.946 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-30 08:38:53.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 30, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, September 30, 1979 at 08:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 65.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.946 and latitude 41.517.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-30
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