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M6.8 Earthquake — 2026 Uto, Japan Earthquake
severe
Not rated by source. US Geological Survey does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
- Source
- US Geological Survey — measured by
- Time
- 28 July 2026, 07:27 UTC (Jul 28, 2026)
- Area
- 2026 Uto, Japan Earthquake ,
South Korea
32.682, 130.722 - Magnitude
- M6.8
What this is
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.
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.
Full earthquake safety guide
Who to contact
Korea Meteorological Administration
This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.
Location
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