| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 436.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.057, 139.251 |
| UTC time | 2012-10-23 08:53:38.240 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 08:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 624.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.251 and latitude 29.057.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-10-23
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