| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.023, 139.806 |
| UTC time | 2016-05-16 12:23:02.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 16, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 12:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kasukabe (Japan - JP), about 6.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.806 and latitude 36.023.
| Location | Saitama |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-05-16
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