| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 49.9 km |
| Coordinates | 40.138, 142.307 |
| UTC time | 2011-08-16 19:35:20.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 19:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 46.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.307 and latitude 40.138.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-08-16
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