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M 5 earthquake - 5 km NE of Mitsukaidō, Japan
USGS reports a magnitude 5.0 earthquake located 5 km NE of Mitsukaidō, Japan (36.0556, 140.0207) at a depth of 77.348 km.
Categories: earthquake, natural disaster, geology, Japan
AI-generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- AI confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 4/10
- Global importance
- 6/10
- Impact magnitude
- 5/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 8/10
Why it matters
A magnitude-5 earthquake can produce strong local shaking and potential damage to vulnerable structures near Mitsukaidō. Authorities and responders should assess for damage, casualties, and the likelihood of aftershocks.