| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.051, 142.623 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-11 23:26:49.680 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 11, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 23:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 69.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.623 and latitude 39.051.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-11
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