| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 9.9 km |
| Coordinates | 36.643, 137.902 |
| UTC time | 2018-05-12 01:29:29.810 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 12, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 01:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chikuma (Japan - JP), about 21.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.902 and latitude 36.643.
| Location | Chikuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-05-12
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