| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 12.8 km |
| Coordinates | 22.859, 144.391 |
| UTC time | 2026-07-16 07:49:09.543 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 07:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 863.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.391 and latitude 22.859.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-07-16
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