M6.00 Earthquake – 33 km SSW of Honchō, Japan
23 August 2026, 13:44 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.00 earthquake struck 33 km SSW of Honchō, Japan on 23 August 2026, 13:44 UTC, at a depth of 42.9 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 6.00 (mww)
- Location
- 33 km SSW of Honchō, Japan
- Date & time
- 23 August 2026, 13:44 UTC
- Coordinates
- 41.8344, 142.8255
- Depth
- 42.87 km
- Felt reports
- 12 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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