| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.030, 142.310 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-12 21:58:18.870 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 21:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 47.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.310 and latitude 39.030.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-12
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