| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.5 km |
| Coordinates | 39.639, 143.259 |
| UTC time | 2026-04-20 08:32:46.679 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 20, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 08:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 113.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.259 and latitude 39.639.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-04-20
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