| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.1 km |
| Coordinates | 41.423, 141.987 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-20 17:51:41.403 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 17:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mutsu (Japan - JP), about 66.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.987 and latitude 41.423.
| Location | Mutsu |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-20
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