| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.133, 144.687 |
| UTC time | 2021-08-24 00:56:48.136 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 00:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 888.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.687 and latitude 23.133.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-08-24
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