| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.323, 141.950 |
| UTC time | 2011-04-01 11:57:54.390 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 1, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 8.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.950 and latitude 39.323.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-04-01
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