| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.7 km |
| Coordinates | 24.327, 141.765 |
| UTC time | 2016-05-17 01:47:47.850 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 01:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1097.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.765 and latitude 24.327.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-05-17
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