| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.121, 142.055 |
| UTC time | 2020-12-12 07:18:54.231 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 12, 2020 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 07:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 25.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.055 and latitude 40.121.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2020-12-12
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