Earthquake 63 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan (5.5 mww) (2025-08-29 16:29:21 UTC)
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 63 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan, at 2025-08-29 16:29:21 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 63 km E of Onagawa Chō, 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)
5.5
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qrw3
Nearest Places
- Ashi Jima / 48.8 km
- Enoshima-rettō / 49.19 km
- Eno-shima / 49.68 km
- Kasakai-jima / 49.97 km
- Ōbako Saki / 50.59 km
Comment
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