| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.3 km |
| Coordinates | 35.597, 140.060 |
| UTC time | 2014-05-12 23:35:02.310 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 12, 2014 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 23:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chiba (Japan - JP), about 5.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.060 and latitude 35.597.
| Location | Chiba |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2014-05-12
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