| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.116, 142.945 |
| UTC time | 2025-12-31 14:26:57.992 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 14:26 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 100.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.945 and latitude 40.116.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2025-12-31
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