| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.439, 146.849 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-01 18:37:55.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 1, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, October 1, 1979 at 18:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 103.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.849 and latitude 43.439.
| Location | Nemuro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-01
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