| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.974, 130.835 |
| UTC time | 2019-08-20 12:52:22.010 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 12:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Amami (Japan - JP), about 139.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.835 and latitude 27.974.
| Location | Amami |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-08-20
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