| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.3 km |
| Coordinates | 40.177, 142.211 |
| UTC time | 2012-01-28 00:22:18.940 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 28, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 00:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 37.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.211 and latitude 40.177.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-01-28
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