Earthquake M5.5 – Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Origin Time (UTC)
23:54:04 04.05.26
Magnitude
5.5 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, JMA, USGS
Coordinates
39.940000°N 143.280000°E
Energy Release
2.68 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan on May 4, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 2.68 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
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17:45:04
04/06/2026
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4.8
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Eastern Honshu, Japan
40.2200°N 140.3500°E |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ
|
MAP
EVENT
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17:44:45
04/06/2026
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4.7
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144 km E of Miyako, Japan
39.8257°N 143.6150°E |
10 KM |
EMSC, USGS
|
MAP
EVENT
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13:30:55
01/06/2026
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4.6
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Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan
39.2900°N 142.8900°E |
33 KM |
EMSC, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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12:36:00
31/05/2026
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4.3
|
Off the Coast of Iwate Prefecture
40.4000°N 142.5000°E |
20 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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10:58:00
31/05/2026
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4.2
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Off the Coast of Iwate Prefecture
40.1000°N 142.4000°E |
40 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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