A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded near 212 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan on Aug 26, 2026, 7:21:41 PM (2026-08-26T19:21:41.921Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 38.1292, 143.8477.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.6 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: 261 km E of Sendai, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 38.1292 latitude and 143.8477 longitude near 212 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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