2023 Noto earthquake
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On 5 May 2023, a MJMA 6.5 or Mw 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.[5][6] It was located 49 kilometres (30 miles) northeast of Anamizu, Hōsu District, with the town of Suzu closest to the epicenter.[6]
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UTC time | 2023-05-05 05:42:04 |
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ISC event | 626093124 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | May 5, 2023 (2023-05-05) |
Local time | 14:42:04 JST (UTC+9) |
Magnitude | 6.5 MJMA 6.3 Mw |
Depth | 10 km (6 mi) (USGS) |
Epicenter | 37.548°N 137.299°E / 37.548; 137.299 |
Fault | A previously unknown fault[1] |
Type | Reverse |
Areas affected | Japan |
Max. intensity | JMA 6+ MMI VIII (Severe) |
Tsunami | 10 cm (0.33 ft)[2] |
Landslides | Yes |
Aftershocks | >300 (as of 21 October 2023) Largest is Mw5.6[3][4] |
Casualties | 1 dead, 49 injured |
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