| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.9 km |
| Coordinates | 23.462, 143.438 |
| UTC time | 2018-08-18 07:28:31.360 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 18, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 07:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 949.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.438 and latitude 23.462.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-08-18
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