M5.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.9 Earthquake near 50 km ENE of Noda, Japan

UTC time: 2026-06-27 20:21:51 UTC Local time:
M5.9 earthquake near 50 km ENE of Noda, Japan on Jun 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.9 Earthquake near 50 km ENE of Noda, Japan · 2026-06-27 20:21:51 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.9 earthquake was recorded near 50 km ENE of Noda, Japan on June 27, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 20:21:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.25980, 142.38160
Temperature
16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 553'310
11 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.7

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Okhotsk · about 163 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kuji52.6 kmW34'418
Hachinohe79.3 kmW239'046
Sendai257.1 kmSW1'096'704

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 130 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours7
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9

Comparison of seismic sources

7 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.8 to M6.2.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
SERBIA_RSZM6.210.0 km8.0 km
RESIFM6.010.0 km9.2 km
EMSCM6.032.0 km4.5 km
SCEDCM5.935.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.935.0 km0.0 km
GFZM6.157.0 km7.7 km
INGVM5.868.4 km28.4 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#63
Earlier events M≥4630
Earlier events M≥5336
Compared since2025-01-05

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

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
618
Country (24h)
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