Category RYUKYU ISLANDS

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Depth 43 km Strikes Ryukyu Islands, Japan on 20th May 2026

Coastal village with red-roofed houses and boats at sunset

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Ryukyu Islands region of Japan at a shallow depth of 43 km, producing light to moderate shaking across parts of the island chain. No major damage has been reported, but this area is known…