Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.6 earthquake 203 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 203 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan at Aug 26, 2026, 19:21 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 203 km (126 mi) ESE of Ofunato. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.6 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 19:21 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.197, 143.768 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 285 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 19 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.