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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 63 km NE of Kuji, Japan

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 63 km NE of Kuji, Japan
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Magnitude4.8
Location63 km NE of Kuji, Japan
Depth63.827 km
Time (UTC)Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:54:41 GMT
Coordinates40.624, 142.255

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 63 km NE of Kuji, Japan on Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:54:41 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 63.827 kilometers, near 40.62, 142.26.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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