| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.480, 148.269 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-15 13:46:12.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, December 15, 1979 at 13:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nemuro (Japan - JP), about 251.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.269 and latitude 44.480.
| Location | Kushiro |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-15
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