Magnitude 5.0 - OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

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2012 September 25 14:21:39 UTC

Earthquake Details

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Magnitude5.0
Date-Time
Location36.108°N, 142.305°E
Depth25.4 km (15.8 miles)
RegionOFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Distances139 km (86 miles) ENE of Hasaki, Japan
151 km (93 miles) E of Kashima-shi, Japan
155 km (96 miles) ENE of Omigawa, Japan
155 km (96 miles) E of Oarai, Japan
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 17.1 km (10.6 miles); depth +/- 6.6 km (4.1 miles)
ParametersNST=215, Nph=215, Dmin=371.8 km, Rmss=0.47 sec, Gp= 47°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=A
Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event IDusc000cvke
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