| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.1 km |
| Coordinates | 37.417, 141.019 |
| UTC time | 2003-02-16 03:03:48.160 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 16, 2003 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 03:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minami-Sōma (Japan - JP), about 23.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.019 and latitude 37.417.
| Location | Minami-Sōma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2003-02-16
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