| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.225, 130.044 |
| UTC time | 2017-05-15 07:05:36.120 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 15, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 07:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naze (Japan - JP), about 138.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.044 and latitude 27.225.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-05-15
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