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2023 Ishikawa earthquake

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2023 Ishikawa earthquake
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UTC time2023-05-05 05:42:04
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateMay 5, 2023 (2023-05-05)
Local time2:42 p.m
Magnitude6.2 Mw
Depth8.7 km (5 mi) (USGS)
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TypeReverse
Areas affectedJapan
Max. intensityVIII (Severe)
Tsunami10 cm (0.3ft)
LandslidesYes
AftershocksMw5.8[1]
Casualties1 dead, 33 injured

On May 5, 2023, a strong earthquake hit in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.[2] The maximum intensity of Shindo 6+

Earthquake[change]

The earthquake occurred at 2:42 p.m. JST measuring M 6.2, at a depth of 8.7 kilometers.

References[change]

  1. National Earthquake Information Center (5 May 2023). "M 5.8 - near the west coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  2. National Earthquake Information Center (5 May 2023). "M 6.2 - near the west coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 5 May 2023.