| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.9 km |
| Coordinates | 40.274, 143.015 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-28 10:45:50.908 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 106.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.015 and latitude 40.274.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-28
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