| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.311, 141.358 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-24 18:24:23.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, December 24, 1979 at 18:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamogawa (Japan - JP), about 230.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.358 and latitude 33.311.
| Location | Yokosuka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-24
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