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#Earthquake Magnitude 5.3 - RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN » Monday, May 21, 2012 at 04:30:12 PM

Hajime Porter

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THE EARTHQUAKE'S HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY MAY 21, 2012
Latest updated 7:47 AM (UTC) [11 earthquakes] Included all magnitude

[USGS] Magnitude 4.5 - OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
UTC Date-Time: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 06:30:12 UTC
Local Date-Time: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 04:30:12 PM
Location: 37.029°N, 143.753°E
Depth: 27.2 km (16.9 miles)...
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