1978 Izu Ōshima earthquake
# 1978 Izu Ōshima earthquake

The 1978 Izu Ōshima earthquake (Japanese: 伊豆大島近海の地震) is an earthquake that occurred on January 14, 1978 at 12:24 local time. The earthquake had a magnitude of $M_{JMA}7.0,$ and the epicenter was located in offshore Izu Ōshima, Japan.

## Damage and casualties

At least 85 houses were destroyed and 600 others were damaged. Landslides occurred in Shizuoka. Infrastructures such as roads, railway lines and port structures were damaged. Cracks appeared in the ground.

Between 21 and 29 people were killed and between 119 and 211 others injured. Four people were also reported missing according to the NGDC.

