A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near 44 km SE of Tsunō, Japan on Aug 1, 2026, 7:10:53 PM (2026-08-01T19:10:53.802Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35.0 km with coordinates 32.0214, 131.9561.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 35.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 227 km SE of Fukuoka, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 32.0214 latitude and 131.9561 longitude near 44 km SE of Tsunō, Japan. The earthquake was shallow at 35.0 km depth.
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