| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.1 km |
| Coordinates | 39.699, 141.936 |
| UTC time | 2017-12-15 17:58:41.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 15, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 17:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 5.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.936 and latitude 39.699.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-12-15
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