| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.9 km |
| Coordinates | 35.658, 140.719 |
| UTC time | 2018-05-17 03:12:32.690 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 17, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 03:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asahi (Japan - JP), about 9.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.719 and latitude 35.658.
| Location | Asahi |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-05-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Asahi | 9.0 km |
| Hasaki | 13.3 km |
| Yōkaichiba | 16.0 km |
| Sōsa | 16.3 km |
| Kamisu | 27.0 km |
| Sanmu | 27.5 km |
| Sawara | 31.9 km |
| Ryōgoku | 32.5 km |
| Katori-shi | 33.2 km |
| Tōgane | 34.1 km |
| Kashima-shi | 34.8 km |
| Yachimata | 36.4 km |
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