| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.589, 143.449 |
| UTC time | 2026-04-20 12:56:45.171 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 20, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 129.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.449 and latitude 39.589.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-04-20
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