6.5Strong

M 6.5 - 122 km E of Yamada, Japan

122 km E of Yamada, Japan

March 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M6.5
Strong
Depth
9.5 km
below surface
Coordinates
39.4462ยฐN, 143.3717ยฐE
epicenter
Felt Reports
5
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
4.6
Community Internet Intensity
Shakemap MMI
4.3
Modified Mercalli Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a strong earthquake registering M6.5 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 122 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 9.5 km below the surface.

5 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 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7u4.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 122 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake?

This was a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant structural damage.

Where was the 122 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 122 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 9.5 km. A total of 5 people submitted felt reports.