| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 50.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.591, 140.551 |
| UTC time | 2003-05-17 14:33:09.670 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 17, 2003 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 14:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yōkaichiba (Japan - JP), about 12.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.551 and latitude 35.591.
| Location | Yachimata |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2003-05-17
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