In brief
The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a 5.0‑magnitude quake off Honshu’s East coast at 20:16 GMT on November 9, 2026, with its epicenter at 38.23° N, 142.01° E and a shallow depth of 10 km. No damage or casualties have been reported yet. The event was also covered by the Xinhua news agency.
On Sunday, November 9, 2026, a 5.0‑magnitude earthquake struck the near East coast of Honshu, Japan, at 20:16 GMT, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.
GFZ identified the quake’s epicenter at 38.23° N latitude and 142.01° E longitude, with a shallow focal depth of 10 km.
Several minutes later, Xinhua reported the event, citing GFZ data and confirming the same magnitude, location and depth details.
Local authorities and the Japan Meteorological Agency have not yet issued any damage or casualty reports, and there is no indication of significant aftershocks at the time of the latest updates.
Both GFZ and Xinhua noted that the seismic activity was typical for the region’s tectonic setting, but highlighted the importance of monitoring for potential aftershocks that could follow the main event.
