5.5
Earthquake Details: 53 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan
8/29/2025, 4:29:22 PM
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred near 53 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan on 8/29/2025 at 4:29:22 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 51.698 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth51.698 km
Significance476
Latitude38.4534
Longitude142.0646
Event IDus7000qrw3
Magnitude5.5
Updated:11/19/2025, 9:59:43 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/30/2025, 1:29:22 AM GMT+9
- UTC
- 8/29/2025, 4:29:22 PM UTC
51.698 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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