Earthquake details

Saturday, October 16, 2004 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 17:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashima-shi (Japan - JP), about 67.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.343 and latitude 36.189.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 33.6 km
Coordinates 36.189, 141.343
UTC time 2004-10-16 17:19:19.830
Location Mito
Country Japan (JP)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 2004-10-16

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