| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.5 km |
| Coordinates | 37.447, 140.984 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-11 08:40:56.140 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 11, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 08:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minami-Sōma (Japan - JP), about 20.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.984 and latitude 37.447.
| Location | Minami-Sōma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-11
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