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小笠原諸島西方沖地震 | |
UTC time | 2015-05-30 11:23:02 |
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ISC event | 607273371 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 30 May 2015 |
Local time | 20:23:02 JST ( UTC+9) |
Magnitude | 7.8
Mw 8.1 MJMA |
Depth | 664.0 km (412.6 mi) |
Epicenter | 27°50′20″N 140°29′35″E / 27.839°N 140.493°E |
Areas affected | Japan |
Max. intensity |
MMI VI (Strong) JMA 5+ [1] |
Casualties | 13 injured |
The 2015 Ogasawara earthquake was a 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck offshore Japan 189 km (117 mi) west northwest of Chichi-jima in the Ogasawara Islands on May 30 at a depth of 664.0 km (412.6 mi). [1] The shaking of the earthquake was observed almost all over Japan, [2] as it was one of the largest deep-focus earthquakes recorded worldwide. [3] [4] [5] [6]
The Associated Press agency reported "twelve people suffered minor injuries", and TEPCO stated that 400 customers lost electricity in Saitama Prefecture. [7] There were no deaths, but elevators stopped working in Tokyo and elsewhere. [8] [9] [10]