Earthquake M5.9 – Hokkaido, Japan Region
Origin Time (UTC)
15:45:41 09.03.26
Magnitude
5.9 MB
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, INGV, JMA, USGS
Coordinates
42.120000°N 140.390000°E
Energy Release
10.68 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
150 KM
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan Region on March 9, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 10.68 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 150 km below the surface.
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