| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.418, 123.711 |
| UTC time | 2009-08-17 10:15:05.010 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 17, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 10:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ishigaki (Japan - JP), about 112.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.711 and latitude 23.418.
| Location | Ishigaki |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-08-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Ishigaki | 112.7 km |
| Miyakojima | 223.1 km |
| Hirara | 223.5 km |
| Hualien City | 223.6 km |
| Yilan | 248.6 km |
| Taito | 272.8 km |
| Keelung | 276.3 km |
| Xizhi District | 277.5 km |
| Neihu District | 284.1 km |
| Puli | 286.0 km |
| Taipei | 286.9 km |
| Banqiao District | 288.9 km |
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