| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.368, 141.895 |
| UTC time | 2011-04-12 19:37:48.290 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 19:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 10.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.895 and latitude 39.368.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-04-12
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