| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.097, 142.870 |
| UTC time | 2011-04-23 10:12:46.980 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 23, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 10:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 88.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.870 and latitude 39.097.
| Location | Kamaishi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-04-23
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