| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.1 km |
| Coordinates | 39.489, 143.073 |
| UTC time | 2026-03-27 15:24:36.960 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 27, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 15:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 98.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.073 and latitude 39.489.
| Location | Miyako |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-03-27
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