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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake Southeast of Honshu, Japan (2026-09-18 07:19 UTC)
GDACS reports a magnitude 5.0 earthquake at depth 35.294 km located southeast of Honshu, Japan, occurring 2026-09-18T07:19:00Z. The report indicates no people affected within 100 km.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 5/10
Why it matters
Earthquakes are hazardous events; this one is moderate in size and reported to have caused no immediate effects within 100 km. Localized shaking and possible aftershocks could affect coastal communities and travelers; authorities and responders may still monitor for damage or tsunami risk.

