A seismic event measuring 5.1 magnitude was recorded off the Coast of Sanriku, Japan, on January 28, 2026, at 10:45 UTC. The earthquake occurred in the seismically active region near the Japan Trench.
Monitoring data confirms the epicenter was located approximately at 38.50° North latitude and 142.80° East longitude. Preliminary analysis places the focal depth at 35 kilometers beneath the seafloor, characterizing it as an intermediate-depth tremor.
Surface conditions reported near the time of the event indicated cool temperatures and overcast skies. Local weather observations registered a temperature of 2.7°C under fully overcast clouds, with a light breeze reported in the offshore area.
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