5.7Moderate

M 5.7 - 110 km E of Yamada, Japan

110 km E of Yamada, Japan

March 8, 2026 at 10:17 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M5.7
Moderate
Depth
16.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
39.4377ยฐN, 143.2346ยฐE
epicenter
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
2.0
Community Internet Intensity
Shakemap MMI
3.6
Modified Mercalli Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.7 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 110 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 16.0 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 10:17 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s2z5.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 110 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake?

This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.

Where was the 110 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 110 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 16.0 km. A total of 1 people submitted felt reports.

M5.7 Moderate Earthquake - 110 km E of Yamada, Japan | USGS