| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.6 km |
| Coordinates | 23.178, 143.765 |
| UTC time | 2018-10-20 14:21:34.720 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 20, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 14:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 911.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.765 and latitude 23.178.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-10-20
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