Strong earthquake · May 15, 2026
M 6.7 Earthquake, 41 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan
A magnitude 6.7 (mww) earthquake struck 41 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan on May 15, 2026 at 11:22 UTC, at a depth of about 42 km (26 mi), according to the USGS. 95 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Jul 25, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.7 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | May 15, 2026, 8:22 PM GMT+9 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | May 15, 2026, 7:22 AM EDT |
| Location | 41 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan |
| Coordinates | 38.935° N, 142.158° E |
| Depth | 42.0 km (26.1 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 95 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 6.6 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 5.8 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000sxwq |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000sxwq. Last updated by the USGS Jul 25, 2026, 22:12:48 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.8 | 54 km E of Tomioka, Japan | 0 sec ago | 48.9 km |
| M 4.2 | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | 0 sec ago | 59.6 km |
| M 4.5 | 74 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 0 sec ago | 52.8 km |
| M 5.1 | 72 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 0 sec ago | 38.1 km |
| M 4.6 | 129 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | 0 sec ago | 39.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 25 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | 0 sec ago | 60.1 km |
| M 4.5 | 86 km E of Noda, Japan | 0 sec ago | 50.0 km |
| M 5.1 | 103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | 0 sec ago | 14.5 km |
| M 6.0 | 54 km ENE of Noda, Japan PAGER green | 24 days ago | 35.0 km |
| M 6.9 | 35 km ENE of Noda, Japan PAGER yellow | 31 days ago | 34.0 km |
| M 6.0 | 100 km E of Miyako, Japan PAGER green | 97 days ago | 35.0 km |
| M 7.4(tsunami flag) | 102 km ENE of Miyako, Japan PAGER green | 97 days ago | 25.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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