| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.184, 142.102 |
| UTC time | 2016-10-23 11:46:14.970 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 23, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 11:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 966.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.102 and latitude 23.184.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-10-23
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