| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.549, 142.598 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-12 03:01:47.410 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 03:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 57.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.598 and latitude 39.549.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-12
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