Earthquake details

Monday, August 24, 2009 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 05:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsugaru (Japan - JP), about 37.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.065 and latitude 41.016.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 175.8 km
Coordinates 41.016, 140.065
UTC time 2009-08-24 05:26:17.100
Location Goshogawara
Country Japan (JP)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 2009-08-24

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