| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.3 km |
| Coordinates | 37.579, 141.406 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-18 19:53:06.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 18, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 19:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minami-Sōma (Japan - JP), about 38.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.406 and latitude 37.579.
| Location | Minami-Sōma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-18
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