Earthquake 51 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan (5.7 mww) (2025-08-21 22:34:45 UTC)
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 51 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan, at 2025-08-21 22:34:45 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 51 km SE of Ōfunato, 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)
5.7
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000r2uz
Nearest Places
- Ō-ne / 36.26 km
- Naka-ne / 39.24 km
- Oiso Jjima / 39.41 km
- Kooki Jima / 39.46 km
- Osaki Misaki / 39.6 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.3
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.0
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 4.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.0
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.3
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Time:
Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.6
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)