| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.049, 142.279 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-12 10:53:30.780 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 43.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.279 and latitude 39.049.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-12
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