| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.4 km |
| Coordinates | 39.832, 142.052 |
| UTC time | 2012-09-17 19:09:33.680 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 17, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 19:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 22.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.052 and latitude 39.832.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-09-17
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