Moderate Earthquake ● Closed
M5.8 Earthquake — Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan
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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan, reported by EMSC.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M5.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 61.7 km |
| Coordinates | 35.9317, 140.0416 |
| Region | Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan |
Measured by
Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC
This is a scientific measurement of an event that has already happened. It is not a warning, and it does not tell you what to do.
Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
View original reportAlso reported by: USGS
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Source updated 57 days ago (Aug 23, 2026 11:05 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 11 seconds ago
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What USGS has published since this earthquake
Shaking and its likely impact
USGS estimates about 4.4 million people were exposed to strong shaking (intensity VI).
USGS's PAGER system gives a green alert for deaths, meaning a low likelihood of casualties; and a green alert for economic losses, meaning a low likelihood of damage. These are estimates from a model of the shaking and the population it reached, not a count.
USGS PAGER, automatic.
Reports of the shaking
USGS received 156 "Did You Feel It?" reports; the strongest shaking reported was intensity VI (strong).
How far the shaking reached
- Moderate shaking (intensity V) or more reached about 60 km from the epicentre at its farthest.
- Light shaking (intensity IV) or more reached at least 120 km from the epicentre, the edge of USGS's map.
USGS ShakeMap, automatic: an estimate built from seismic stations, felt reports and a model where there are neither. Distances are in a straight line from USGS's epicentre; the lines on the map above are USGS's contours, simplified. Shaking varies with the ground, so a place inside a line may have felt less or more.
From the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS event page has the maps and everything USGS has published for this earthquake.
Official authorities in Japan
If you are there, these are the bodies whose instructions apply. This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.
More for Japan →General safety information
No authority has issued instructions for this event. The guidance below is general background reading, not a response to it.
Drop, Cover, and Hold On — what to do before, during and after an earthquake, plus emergency kit and family plan checklists.
Open Earthquake Safety Guide →Nearby & related events
Disclaimer: figures are automatic feeds from the named agencies and may be revised. Do not use this page for life-safety decisions — follow official local emergency services.