A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded near 4 km N of Toride, Japan on Aug 22, 2026, 5:00:39 PM (2026-08-22T17:00:39.472Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 61.0 km with coordinates 35.9375, 140.0778.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.8 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 61.0 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: 44 km NE of Tokyo, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 35.9375 latitude and 140.0778 longitude near 4 km N of Toride, Japan. The earthquake was shallow at 61.0 km depth.
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