| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.6 km |
| Coordinates | 39.001, 144.675 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-12 07:18:55.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 07:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 244.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.675 and latitude 39.001.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-12
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