M5.7 earthquake 12 km SSW of Kōya, Japan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 12 km SSW of Kōya, Japan at May 2, 5:28 AM ET, 64 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 33 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.7 mww |
| Time | 2 May 2026, 09:28 UTC |
| Location | 34.114°, 135.553° – 12 km SSW of Kōya, Japan |
| Depth | 64.0 km |
| Felt reports | 33 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 4.5 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us7000shs2 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 7 km NW of Takatsuki, Japan | Aug 17, 3:36 AM 61 d ago | 371 km | 1 report |
| 4.2 | 9 km NE of Akashi, Japan | Mar 25, 7:31 AM 205 d ago | 10 km | 8 reports |
| 4.1 | 23 km ENE of Owase, Japan | Sep 12, 8:27 PM 34 d ago | 363 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 12 km SSW of Kōya, Japan earthquake?
Magnitude 5.7 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 64 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.5 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
33 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.6.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.