A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded near 47 km ENE of Noda, Japan on Aug 8, 2026, 5:57:58 PM (2026-08-08T17:57:58.812Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 34.0 km with coordinates 40.1992, 142.3591.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.5 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 34.0 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: 250 km NNE of Sendai, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 40.1992 latitude and 142.3591 longitude near 47 km ENE of Noda, Japan. The earthquake was shallow at 34.0 km depth.
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