Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M6.0 earthquake 32 km SSW of Honchō, Japan
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 32 km SSW of Honchō, Japan at Aug 23, 2026, 13:44 UTC, at a depth of 41 km. The epicentre was 65 km (40 mi) SE of Shizunai-furukawacho. 12 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 6.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 23, 2026, 13:44 UTC |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.849, 142.802 |
| Felt reports | 12 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.3 | 42 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 4.2 | 20 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 4.1 | 30 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 83 km | |
| 4.6 | 75 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.3 | 33 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 64 km | |
| 4.6 | 34 km SSW of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.5 | 4 km NNW of Honchō, Japan | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 60 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.