| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 49.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.110, 142.319 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-18 18:32:49.320 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 18, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 18:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 43.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.319 and latitude 39.110.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-18
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