M 5.0 - 57 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan

March 6, 2026 at 20:31:52 UTC

Depth: 60.39 km (Shallow)

M 5.0

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.0 mb
Depth60.39 km (Shallow)
Location38.8490N, 142.3146E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance385 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5 mean?

A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 60.39 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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