| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 434.5 km |
| Coordinates | 26.280, 140.429 |
| UTC time | 2009-05-01 12:57:10.540 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 1, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 12:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 949.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.429 and latitude 26.280.
| Location | Bonin Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-05-01
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