| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 16.6 km |
| Coordinates | 38.998, 142.478 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-11 21:00:43.950 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 11, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 21:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 61.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.478 and latitude 38.998.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-11
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