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| UTC time | 2005-08-16 02:46:28 |
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| ISC event | 7396432 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 16, 2005 |
| Local time | 11:46:28 |
| Magnitude | 7.2 Mw |
| Depth | 36.0 km (22.4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38°17′N 142°02′E / 38.28°N 142.04°E |
| Areas affected |  Japan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) JMA 6− |
| Tsunami | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Casualties | 39 injured |
On August 16, 2005, an earthquake struck the east coast of the Japanese island of Honshū at 11:46 am (02:46 UTC) on August 16, 2005, causing damage and power outages. The event registered 7.2 on the moment magnitude scale.