Earthquake NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (5.6 mb) (2025-12-08 23:59:06 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN, at 2025-12-08 23:59:06 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.6
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251208_0000418
Nearest Places
- Jūsanori / 94.97 km
- Shigetatsu / 95.71 km
- Wakame-ne / 95.88 km
- Kitsunekomo-ne / 95.88 km
- Kawajiri Fishing Port / 95.97 km
Comment
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Depth: 20.00 km
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