| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.5 km |
| Coordinates | 38.914, 142.101 |
| UTC time | 2023-09-08 09:28:48.829 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 8, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 09:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ōfunato (Japan - JP), about 37.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.101 and latitude 38.914.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-09-08
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