Earthquake 23 km NW of Honchō, Japan (5.1 mww) (2025-08-18 22:19:23 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 23 km NW of Honchō, Japan, at 2025-08-18 22:19:23 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 23 km NW of Honchō, 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 (mww)
5.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000r1yj
Nearest Places
- Morikawa-yama / 0.89 km
- Mori-machi / 1.93 km
- Komagatake-damu / 2.99 km
- Torizaki-gawa / 4.31 km
- Himekawa / 4.35 km
Comment
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