| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.160, 142.941 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-12 01:35:29.930 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 01:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 93.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.941 and latitude 39.160.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-12
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