| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.7 km |
| Coordinates | 40.953, 142.800 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-16 19:36:47.158 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 19:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hachinohe (Japan - JP), about 120.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.800 and latitude 40.953.
| Location | Aomori |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-16
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