Notice! This is a computer-generated report – this event has not reviewed by a seismologist!
EDIS Number:
EQ-20130812-345462-JPN
Magnitude:
6.6
Mercalli scale:
8
Date-Time [UTC]:
12 August, 2013 at 04:23:25 UTC
Local Date/Time:
Monday, August 12, 2013 at 04:23 at night at epicenter
Coordinate:
30° 3.600, 157° 19.200
Depth:
33 km (20.51 miles)
Hypocentrum:
Shallow depth
Class:
Strong
Region:
Asia
Country:
Japan
Location:
1,513 km (0.62 miles) – of Hutami, Japan
Source:
EMSC
Generated Tsunami:
Not or no data!
Damage:
Not or no data
The potential impact of the earthquake
Drivers have trouble steering. Houses that are not bolted down might shift on their foundations. Tall structures such as towers and chimneys might twist and fall. Well-built buildings suffer slight damage. Poorly built structures suffer severe damage. Tree branches break. Hillsides might crack if the ground is wet. Water levels in wells might change.