M5.2 Depth: 33.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-20 08:08:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on April 20, 2026 at 08:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 08:08:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.96000, 143.38000

Temperature

9.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Miyako127.8 kmW51'150

Hachinohe170.5 kmW239'046

Sendai287.2 kmSW1'096'704

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Volcanoes nearby

Iwatesan

Distance: 203 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
Hachimantai

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
Towada

Distance: 221 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
Akita-Komagatake

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
Akita-Yakeyama

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
Hakkodasan

Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours19

First 24 hours34

First 72 hours63

Strongest subsequent eventM5.9

M4.12026-04-20 08:14:48 UTC51.8 km M4.42026-04-20 08:15:19 UTC80.8 km M4.32026-04-20 08:30:10 UTC51.8 km M5.62026-04-20 08:32:43 UTC38.5 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M5.52026-04-20 08:32:45 UTC45.7 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan M5.62026-04-20 08:32:47 UTC37.1 km113 km E of Miyako, Japan M5.12026-04-20 08:32:53 UTC134.9 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near Sendai (Monde) M5.12026-04-20 08:33:38 UTC112.3 km M5.12026-04-20 09:49:42 UTC23.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near Sendai (Monde) M5.32026-04-20 09:49:43 UTC19.1 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan M3.82026-04-20 10:00:32 UTC72.2 km M4.82026-04-20 10:37:33 UTC64.0 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

EMSCM5.233.0 km0.0 km

NNSNM5.425.0 km20.8 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#161

Earlier events M≥4406

Earlier events M≥5238

Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.62026-04-20 07:52:57 UTC25.1 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan M7.62025-12-08 14:15:09 UTC147.4 km84 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M7.52026-04-20 07:52:59 UTC39.9 kmOff east coast of Honshu, Japan [Sea: Japan] M7.42026-04-20 07:53:01 UTC28.5 km100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M7.42026-04-20 07:52:59 UTC32.3 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

1033

Country (24h)

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