| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.950, 142.361 |
| UTC time | 2011-03-27 13:41:34.310 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 27, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 13:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 56.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.361 and latitude 38.950.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-03-27
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