Moderate Earthquake ● Closed

M5.1 Earthquake — 14 km WNW of Naze, Japan

Event time: Last updated: Sep 29, 2026 Japan
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake 14 km WNW of Naze, Japan at a depth of 68.8 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM5.1
Depth68.8 km
Coordinates28.3947, 129.3406
Region14 km WNW of Naze, Japan
Felt Reports1
Tsunami Flag0

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Also reported by: EMSC

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What USGS has published since this earthquake

Reports of the shaking

USGS received 1 "Did You Feel It?" report; the strongest shaking reported was intensity III (weak).

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