Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 in Higashi, Japan

Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 in Higashi , Japan

Full details of the magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred in Higashi, Japan. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

Information

Date (Local Time)	details_loading_local_time
Date (UTC)	Feb 17, 2025 04:04 UTC
Magnitude	5.1
Depth	-94 km (-58.47 miles)
Location	RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN
Country	Japan
Region	Okinawa
City	Higashi
Coordinates	lat 26.986, lon 127.35
Source	emsc

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