| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 25.7 km |
| Coordinates | 39.241, 142.463 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-11 11:36:40.920 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 11, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 51.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.463 and latitude 39.241.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2011-03-11
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