| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.597, 140.492 |
| UTC time | 2011-05-21 22:06:26.390 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 21, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 22:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sanmu (Japan - JP), about 7.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.492 and latitude 35.597.
| Location | Yachimata |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-05-21
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