Category NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake at Depth 61 km Strikes Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan on 22nd August 2026

Concise Takeaway A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan at an intermediate depth of 61 km on 22nd August 2026 at 17:00 UTC, according to the USGS. Intermediate‑depth earthquakes in this region often produce broad,…