Disasters · Earthquake

M5.2 · Japan

First tracked 27 July 2026 · Last updated 16 July 2026

M5.2

Magnitude

35 km

Depth

989,275

Population exposed

990 thousand in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M5.2 earthquake struck 48 km east of Nishinoomote, Japan, at a depth of 35 km. The event exposed approximately 989,275 people and generated one felt report. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed