| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 50.2 km |
| Coordinates | 39.084, 142.264 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-11 12:15:45.320 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 11, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 12:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 40.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.264 and latitude 39.084.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-11
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