| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.172, 142.311 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-08 17:57:58.745 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 8, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 17:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 46.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.311 and latitude 40.172.
| Location | Kuji |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-08
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