| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.1 km |
| Coordinates | 41.006, 143.086 |
| UTC time | 2022-05-17 21:17:18.206 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 21:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 143.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.086 and latitude 41.006.
| Location | Aomori |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-05-17
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