M5.40 Earthquake – 145 km E of Yamada, Japan
6 August 2026, 17:43 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 145 km E of Yamada, Japan on 6 August 2026, 17:43 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- 145 km E of Yamada, Japan
- Date & time
- 6 August 2026, 17:43 UTC
- Coordinates
- 39.5829, 143.6408
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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