Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Japan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near Japan at a depth of 49.74 kilometers. The epicenter was located 10 km NNW of China, Japan. The earthquake was detected at 02:46:25 UTC on May 20, 2026. The Japan Meteorological Agency has advised caution for about a week.
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Sources · 7 independent
Bluesky Social
“⚠️ BREAKING NEWS M5.9 earthquake near Japan 📍 10 km NNW of China, Japan 📏 Depth: 49.74 km ⏱ 15m ago.”
Mastodon
“New #earthquake detected:M 5.9 - 10 km NNW of China, #Japan2026/05/20, 02:46:25 UTCGPS: 27.4272, 128.5440Depth: 49.740 km🔗 https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000syw4”
Mastodon
“Magnitude : 4.6Region: Bonin Islands, Japan Time: 2026-05-31 19:47:02 UTC#Epicenter : 143.51°E 26.48°NDepth: 126 km”
Bluesky Social
“Earthquake Report Earthquake M4.7 has been observed 160.43 km ESE of Hutami, Tōkyō, Japan on 2026-05-31 19:46:48. The depth is 10 km, the epicenter was in the underwater.”
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