| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.485, 143.438 |
| UTC time | 2018-08-17 22:44:47.060 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 17, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 22:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 952.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.438 and latitude 23.485.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-08-17
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