Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 43 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 43 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan at Jul 16, 2026, 21:49 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 44 km (27 mi) E of Nishinoomote. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 16, 2026, 21:49 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.732, 131.459 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 55 km SE of Koseda, Japan | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.8 | 55 km ESE of Koshima, Japan | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 51 km ESE of Koseda, Japan | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.5 | 59 km SE of Koseda, Japan | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 62 km ESE of Koseda, Japan | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 4.4 | 43 km SE of Koseda, Japan | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.3 | 43 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.1 | 29 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 45 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.