First published Oct 31, 2026, 10:59:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:02:16 PM UTC

JMA: M6.1 earthquake with maximum intensity 3 in Japan

Reported by JMA Earthquake and Volcano Notices, GDACS Global Disaster Alerts

A magnitude 6 earthquake was reported in Japan at a depth of 352.449 km, with 60,000 people potentially affected at MMI III. The source gives coordinates 33.822, 136.9854 and a Green alert.

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Affected location: Japan
Magnitude 6.1
Depth 352.449 km

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Oct 31, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
A magnitude 6 earthquake was reported in Japan at a depth of 352.449 km, with 60,000 people potentially affected at MMI III. The source gives coordinates 33.822, 136.9854 and a Green alert.
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Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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JMA Earthquake and Volcano Notices JMA: M6.1 earthquake with maximum intensity 3 in JapanJapan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Usage terms
GDACS Global Disaster Alerts Green earthquake (Magnitude 6M, Depth:352.449km) in Japan 31/10/2026 22:15 UTC, 60 thousand in MMI III.Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) Usage terms

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