| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 62.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.032, 141.806 |
| UTC time | 2026-05-15 11:22:04.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 15, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:22 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ōfunato (Japan - JP), about 8.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.806 and latitude 39.032.
| Location | Kesennuma |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2026-05-15
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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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Japan · 2026-03-30 19:05 UTC
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