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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.

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