| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.5 km |
| Coordinates | 25.721, 141.947 |
| UTC time | 2015-12-15 00:20:33.490 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 00:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tateyama (Japan region - JA), about 1050.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.947 and latitude 25.721.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-12-15
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