| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.5 km |
| Coordinates | 40.167, 142.389 |
| UTC time | 2012-03-05 06:24:26.840 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 5, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 06:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 52.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.389 and latitude 40.167.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-03-05
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