41 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan

2026-04-04 10:36:46 UTC (7 hours ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

5.0 mb

Depth

68.0 km

Shallow

Location

38.4373°N
141.9269°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us6000smj7

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

385

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

94.0°

Min Station Distance

2.442°

RMS Residual

1.03 sec

Last Updated

2026-04-04 10:58:55 UTC

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4.4

52 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan

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4.5

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.0 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (68.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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