M5.3 earthquake

148 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan

A magnitude 5.3 (moderate) earthquake struck 148 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan on August 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC, at a depth of 71 km. 9 people reported feeling it.

Magnitude

5.3 mww

Depth

71 km

When

August 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC

Coordinates

33.744°, 140.469°

Felt reports

9

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.