| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 28.6 km |
| Coordinates | 39.364, 143.470 |
| UTC time | 2012-05-21 10:17:11.140 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 21, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 135.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.470 and latitude 39.364.
| Location | Ōshū |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-05-21
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