| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.261, 141.803 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-15 18:12:16.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Monday, October 15, 1979 at 18:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 452.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.803 and latitude 31.261.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-15
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