Disasters · Earthquake

M5.6 · Japan

First tracked 26 August 2026 · Last updated 27 August 2026

M5.6

Magnitude

16 km

Depth

98,911

Population exposed

100 thousand in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M5.6 earthquake occurred 212 km east of Onagawa Chō, Japan, at a depth of 16 km. The USGS PAGER model estimated 98,911 people exposed to the shaking. One felt report was received, and no tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed