1978 Miyagi earthquake
The 1978 Miyagi earthquake (1978年宮城県沖地震, 1978 nen Miyagi-ken-oki jishin) occurred at 17:14 local time (08:14 UTC) on 12 June. The epicentre was offshore of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It had a surface wave magnitude of 7.7, JMA magnitude 7.4, and triggered a small tsunami. The earthquake reached a maximum intensity of Shindo 5 in Sendai and caused 28 deaths and 1,325 injuries.
| UTC time | 1978-06-12 08:14:28 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 680697 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 12 June 1978 |
| Local time | 17:14:28 |
| Magnitude | Ms 7.7 |
| Depth | 44 km (27 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38.19°N 142.03°E |
| Type | Oblique thrust |
| Areas affected | Japan, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Max. intensity | JMA 5+ MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.438 g 430 gal |
| Tsunami | Yes (minor) |
| Casualties | 28 dead, 1,325 injured |
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