| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.6 km |
| Coordinates | 39.161, 142.230 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-18 23:33:01.380 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 18, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 23:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 33.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.230 and latitude 39.161.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-18
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