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M5.6 Earthquake
◍ 212 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan · · updated 8/26/2026, 9:51:34 PM
Severity score
67/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.6
Depth
10 km
Timeline
- M5.6 recorded8/26/2026, 7:21:41 PM212 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/26/2026, 9:51:34 PM
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