Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 148 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 148 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan at Aug 21, 2026, 12:02 UTC, at a depth of 71 km. The epicentre was 148 km (92 mi) SSE of Tateyama. 9 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 21, 2026, 12:02 UTC |
| Depth | 70.7 km |
| Coordinates | 33.744, 140.469 |
| Felt reports | 9 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 212 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 55 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.