| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.863, 137.781 |
| UTC time | 2024-01-09 08:59:10.141 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 08:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sado (Japan - JP), about 53.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.781 and latitude 37.863.
| Location | Jōetsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-01-09
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