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M5.0 earthquake 57 km SSW of Shirahama, Japan

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 57 km SSW of Shirahama, Japan at Jul 9, 2026, 12:58 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 57 km (36 mi) SSW of Shirahama. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.0 mb
TimeJul 9, 2026, 12:58 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates33.251, 135.012
Felt reports5
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
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