| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.350, 141.824 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-20 12:03:46.720 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 12:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 9.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.824 and latitude 39.350.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-20
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