| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.9 km |
| Coordinates | 38.924, 142.100 |
| UTC time | 2023-01-20 05:48:28.582 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 20, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 05:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ōfunato (Japan - JP), about 37.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.100 and latitude 38.924.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-01-20
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