| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.4 km |
| Coordinates | 37.440, 141.414 |
| UTC time | 2011-05-20 07:28:48.150 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 07:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minami-Sōma (Japan - JP), about 43.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.414 and latitude 37.440.
| Location | Minami-Sōma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-05-20
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