2023 Ishikawa Earthquake: Earthquake occured on May 5, 2023
On May 5, 2023, a strong earthquake hit in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
The maximum intensity of Shindo 6+
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| UTC time | 2023-05-05 05:42:04 |
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| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | May 5, 2023 |
| Local time | 2:42 p.m |
| Magnitude | 6.2 Mw |
| Depth | 8.7 km (5 mi) (USGS) |
| Epicenter | 37°32′24″N 137°18′18″E / 37.540°N 137.305°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Aftershocks | Mw5.8 |
| Casualties | 1 dead, 33 injured |
Earthquake
The earthquake occurred at 2:42 p.m. JST measuring M 6.2, at a depth of 8.7 kilometers.
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