| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.2 km |
| Coordinates | 37.539, 141.244 |
| UTC time | 2012-03-30 04:38:33.660 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 30, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 04:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Minami-Sōma (Japan - JP), about 25.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.244 and latitude 37.539.
| Location | Minami-Sōma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-03-30
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