| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 230.3 km |
| Coordinates | 42.319, 138.352 |
| UTC time | 2020-03-17 15:10:32.414 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 15:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hokuto (Japan - JP), about 196.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.352 and latitude 42.319.
| Location | Hokuto |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2020-03-17
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