Planet Briefing

Occurred

First published · Last updated

Earthquakes

M 6.1 earthquake - 144 km SE of Hasaki, Japan

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 6.1 earthquake 144 km southeast of Hasaki, Japan, at 34.9677, 142.1175, with a depth of 29 km. The source records 34 felt reports and a community-reported intensity of CDI 4.2.

At a glance

  • Affected location: 144 km SE of Hasaki, Japan
  • Magnitude 6.1
  • Depth 29 km
Share this event

Follow: Earthquakes in Japan

Manage follows

Why it matters

The report provides measured event details and community reports but does not describe damage or other impacts.

Location

Highlighted marker: this event.

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
4/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Urgency
4/10

Primary official sources

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.

Continue exploring

Related developments reported in the last 30 days. These are not necessarily ongoing incidents.

Loading related developments…

Explore earthquakes in japan