| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 214.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.700, 139.986 |
| UTC time | 2021-01-12 02:39:43.421 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 02:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Otaru (Japan - JP), about 99.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.986 and latitude 43.700.
| Location | Otaru |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-01-12
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