| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 26.992, 130.137 |
| UTC time | 2016-05-27 03:44:29.470 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 27, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 03:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naze (Japan - JP), about 166.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.137 and latitude 26.992.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-05-27
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