| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.5 km |
| Coordinates | 39.983, 142.604 |
| UTC time | 2008-05-31 14:28:35.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 31, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 14:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 68.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.604 and latitude 39.983.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-05-31
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