2.8
Earthquake Details: 5 km from Minato, Wakayama, Japan
8/20/2026, 2:40:00 AM
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 5 km from Minato, Wakayama, Japan on 8/20/2026 at 2:40:00 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 100 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth100 km
Significance0
Latitude34.2000
Longitude135.1000
Event IDjma:20260820114013
Magnitude2.8
Updated:8/20/2026, 2:43:00 AM
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/20/2026, 11:40:00 AM GMT+9
- UTC
- 8/20/2026, 2:40:00 AM UTC
100 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.1Hyuganada SeaBeforeM3.5Kumamoto region, KumamotoBeforeM4.63 km NNE of Takatsuki, JapanBeforeM3.7Kyushu, JapanBeforeM3.2Kumamoto region, KumamotoBeforeM3.1Fukuoka region, FukuokaBeforeM3.7Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoBeforeM4.0Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoBeforeM2.9Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoBeforeM3.8Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoBeforeM2.7Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoBeforeM2.9Kumamoto region, KumamotoAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 20, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC.
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