| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.465, 142.405 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-12 14:43:10.850 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 14:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 44.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.405 and latitude 39.465.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-12
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