| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 96.7 km |
| Coordinates | 39.674, 141.078 |
| UTC time | 2018-05-06 20:00:48.630 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 6, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 20:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Morioka (Japan - JP), about 6.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.078 and latitude 39.674.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-05-06
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