| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.7 km |
| Coordinates | 40.077, 142.206 |
| UTC time | 2021-10-09 05:31:59.595 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 9, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 05:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 39.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.206 and latitude 40.077.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-10-09
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