| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 56.3 km |
| Coordinates | 39.030, 142.284 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-11 06:23:09.480 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 11, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 06:23 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 45.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.284 and latitude 39.030.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2011-03-11
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