| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.156, 143.460 |
| UTC time | 2026-04-21 18:44:12.001 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 18:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Miyako (Japan - JP), about 141.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.460 and latitude 40.156.
| Location | Hachinohe |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-04-21
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