5.4Moderate

M 5.4 - 109 km E of Yamada, Japan

109 km E of Yamada, Japan

March 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M5.4
Moderate
Depth
35.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
39.3324ยฐN, 143.2138ยฐE
epicenter
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
2.7
Community Internet Intensity
Shakemap MMI
3.6
Modified Mercalli Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.4 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 109 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 35.0 km below the surface.

1 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.

The earthquake occurred on March 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s2z4.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 109 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake?

This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.

Where was the 109 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 109 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 35.0 km. A total of 1 people submitted felt reports.

M5.4 Moderate Earthquake - 109 km E of Yamada, Japan | USGS