| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 344.2 km |
| Coordinates | 33.903, 136.840 |
| UTC time | 2008-05-16 05:07:33.130 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 16, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 05:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shima (Japan - JP), about 47.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 136.840 and latitude 33.903.
| Location | Shima |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-05-16
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