| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.4 km |
| Coordinates | 41.287, 142.595 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-16 19:34:14.532 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 19:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 115.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.595 and latitude 41.287.
| Location | Aomori |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-16
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