A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near 151 km E of Miyako, Japan on Aug 6, 2026, 5:43:36 PM (2026-08-06T17:43:36.948Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 39.6168, 143.7015.
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 10.0 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: 287 km ENE of Sendai, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 39.6168 latitude and 143.7015 longitude near 151 km E of Miyako, Japan. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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