| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 13.2 km |
| Coordinates | 33.005, 131.157 |
| UTC time | 2016-04-15 18:55:53.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 15, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 18:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yufu (Japan - JP), about 29.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.157 and latitude 33.005.
| Location | Kumamoto |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-04-15
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