2023 Ishikawa earthquake

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

2023 Ishikawa earthquake
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Magnitude 6.2 Mw
Depth 8.7 km (5 mi) (USGS)
Epicenter location 37°32′24″N 137°18′18″E / 37.540°N 137.305°E / 37.540; 137.305
Type Oblique-slip
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Max. intensity VIII (Severe)
Aftershocks Mw5.8[1]
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.

References

  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.