| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 130.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.438, 143.308 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-29 17:08:23.700 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, November 29, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Thursday, November 29, 1979 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 844.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.308 and latitude 22.438.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-11-29
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