5.0

33 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan

2026-04-02 00:52:52 UTC (2 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.0 mb
Depth
66.6 km
Shallow
Location
38.1670°N
141.6037°E
Felt Reports
6
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.2
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000slw1
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
386
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
128.0°
Min Station Distance
2.652°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-03 00:41:21 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.0 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (66.6 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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