| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.859, 142.017 |
| UTC time | 2012-03-27 11:00:44.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 11:00 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 24.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.017 and latitude 39.859.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2012-03-27
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