| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.291, 142.762 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-27 05:44:26.043 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 27, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 05:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 1058.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.762 and latitude 24.291.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-27
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