M5.0 intermediate-depth earthquake — 255 km SE of Katsuura, Japan

Date/Time (UTC): Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:43:15 GMT

Magnitude: 5.0 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 67 km (intermediate-depth)

Coordinates: 33.4772°N, 142.2250°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–100km) are felt over a wider area but with less intensity at the surface compared to shallow events.

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