| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.446, 142.787 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-15 19:32:30.371 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 19:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 968.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.787 and latitude 23.446.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-15
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